Parking Brake; Diagnosis And Testing; Inspection And Verification; Symptom Chart - Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Parking Brake

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the
parking brake system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of
mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
• Parking brake control
• Parking brake cable

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart
Condition
• The parking brake will not apply • Parking brake control.
• The parking brake will not re-
lease
PINPOINT TEST A: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT APPLY
CONDITIONS
A1: CHECK FOR MISADJUSTED REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE
A2: CHECK FOR WORN BRAKE SHOES
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Parking Brake and Actuation
Electrical
• Parking brake warn-
ing circuit.
REFER to Section 413-01.
Possible Sources
• Parking brake cable.
• Parking brake control.
• Parking brake cable.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or
reported concern is found, correct the cause
(if possible) before proceeding to the next
step.
4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify
the symptom and refer to the Symptom
Chart.
• GO to Pinpoint Test A.
• GO to Pinpoint Test B.
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
1 Operate the parking brake control several
times to adjust the cable.
• Does the parking brake now engage correctly?
Yes
Vehicle OK.
No
GO TO A2
1 Inspect the brake shoes for excessive wear.
REFER to Section 206-00.
• Are the brake shoes and linings OK?
Yes
GO TO A3
No
INSTALL new brake shoes.
REFER to Section 206-02.
TEST the system for normal operation.
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Action
07/2001 2002 Bantam