Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 599

SECTION 206-05: Parking Brake and Actuation
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Parking Brake
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the parking brake system to duplicate the condition.
2. Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply:
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Damaged parking brake control
Binding/damaged parking brake cables
3. If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, service as necessary.
4. If concern(s) remains after the inspection, determine the symptoms. GO to
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart
Condition
Parking Brake Will Not
Apply
Parking Brake Will Not
Release
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT APPLY
Test Step
A1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE
CABLES
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer
Electrical
Parking brake signal switch
Possible Sources
Parking brake
control.
Parking brake
cable.
Parking brake
cable.
Parking brake
control.
Result / Action to Take
Yes
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual
Symptom Chart
Action
Go To Pinpoint Test
A .
Go To Pinpoint Test
B .
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