Parking Brake; Cable - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

PARKING BRAKE

Cable

ADJUSTMENT
1991−92 models
PRE−TENSION PROCEDURE
This procedure is to be used when a new Tension Limiter has been installed.
1. Depress the parking brake pedal.
2. Grip the Tension Limiter Bracket to prevent it from spinning and tighten the equalizer nut 2
(63.5mm) up the rod.
3. Check to make sure the cinch strap has slipped less than 1
FINAL ADJUSTMENT
This procedure is to be used to remove the slack from the system if a new Tension Limiter has not been
installed.
1. Make sure the brake drums are cold for correct adjustment.
2. Position the parking brake pedal to the fully depressed position.
3. Grip the threaded rod to prevent it from spinning and tighten the equalizer nut 6 full turns past its
original position on the threaded rod.
4. Attach an appropriate cable tension gauge (Rotunda Model 21−0018 or equivalent) behind the
equalizer assembly either toward the right or left rear drum assembly and measure cable tension.
Cable tension should be 40−600 lbs. with the parking brake pedal fully in the last detent position. If
tension is low, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
5. Release parking brake and check for rear wheel drag. The cables should be tight enough to provide
full application of the rear brake shoes, when the parking brake lever or foot pedal is placed in the
fully applied position, yet loose enough to ensure complete release of the brake shoes when the lever
is in the released position.
PARKING BRAKE
Pre−tension adjustment
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3
/ in. (35mm) remaining.
8
1
/ in.
2
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