1st make sure that the service brakes are adjusted properly
Adjustment is either under the vehicle at the junction of the cables or at the handle itself (may have to remove plastic trim for access) Set to 3 clicks tighten adjusting nut so vehicle holds at this point
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There are five steps on how to adjust the parking brake in a 2001 Ford Explorer. Some of the step-by-step instructions are park the vehicle on a flat surface, place the wheel blocks under both front tires, and disengage the parking brake.
Release parking brake. Place transmission in Reverse. Apply brakes very firmly at about 5 mph. Repeat 10 times. That will automatically adjust the parking brake shoes.
A C-MAX electronic parking brake on a ford focus.
i set the parking brake on my 2002 f-350 and it does not hold. I havent found where to adjust it on the truck. Can I adjust it or do I need to take it to a repair shop?
At the "Y" of the cables under the car in front of the rearend.
The parking brake cable on a 2005 ford f150 runs under the frame. Where the cable splits off to the wheels there is an adjustment. Tightening the nut will make the brakes tighter.
take off rear brake calpers and theres a set of brake shoes inside adj and reinstall
There is an article on this site detailing the removal and installation of the rear brake drums on the Ford Focus. Check the related link
what yr? i had a 95 and it was located in the rear disc wich had an adjustable spreader to space the gap in or out
video on how to replace parking brake cable in ford escape 2003
Like any vehicle, the parking brake is intended to be a parking brake. depending on the condition of your brakes, your rear wheels may lock up or just turn with limited speed. no major damage can be done by this practice in the short term, but large amounts of driving with the parking brake engaged will wear away the lining of your brake pads.