Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 600

to Section 100-02
Inspect for broken or binding parking
brake cables or broken guide clips.
Is there a parking brake cable
concern?
A2 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE
CONTROL
Operate the parking brake control.
Does the parking brake control
operate smoothly?
PINPOINT TEST B: PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
Test Step
B1 CHECK PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Section 100-02
Release parking brake by pulling
upward on hand lever and pushing
release button.
Did parking brake release?
B2 CHECK PARKING BRAKE CABLES
Loosen tensioner. Refer to
Brake Cable Tension Release
section.
Move the gearshift lever to NEUTRAL
position.
Rotate rear wheels by hand.
Did rear wheels turn freely?
B3 CHECK REAR PARKING BRAKE
LEVERS
Disconnect parking brake levers one at
a time.
Rotate wheel affected by disconnected
parking brake lever.
Did wheel turn freely?
.
.
Parking
in this
INSTALL a new parking brake cable as
necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to A2 .
Yes
INSTALL a new parking brake lever. RESTORE
vehicle and TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
REPAIR the binding condition in the parking brake
control. TEST the system for normal operation.
Result / Action to Take
Yes
GO to B2 .
No
INSTALL a new parking brake control.
RESTORE the vehicle and TEST the system for
normal operation.
Yes
GO to B3 .
No
INSTALL new parking brake cables. RESTORE
the vehicle and TEST the system for normal
operation.
Yes
INSTALL a new parking brake lever. RESTORE
vehicle and TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
REPAIR or INSTALL a new rear brake
component if worn or damaged. TEST the
system for normal operation.