How do you replace the emergency brake cables on a 1999 Ford Ranger?

Answer 1

1. INSPECT SHOE LINING THICKNESS

Remove the inspection hole plug, and check the shoe lining thickness through the hole. If less than the minimum, replace the shoes. Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

3. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE LEVER

4. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM

HINT:

If the brake drum cannot be removed easily, do the following steps.

(a) Remove the adjusting hole plug in the backing plate.

(b) Insert a screwdriver through the hole in the backing plate, and hold the automatic ajusting lever away from the adjusting bolt.

(c) Using the other screwdriver, reduce the brake shoe adjustment by turning the adjusting bolt.

5. REMOVE REAR SHOE

(a) Using SST, disconnect the return spring from the shoe. SST 09703-30010

(b) Remove the return spring from the front shoe.

(c) Using SST, remove the shoe hold-down spring, cups and pin. SST 09718-00010

(d) Remove the adjuster.

(e) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the adjusting lever spring.

(f) Remove the automatic adjusting lever.

(g) Disconnect the anchor spring from the rear shoe and re- move the rear shoe.

(h) Remove the anchor spring from the front shoe.

6. REMOVE FRONT SHOE

(a) Using SST, remove the shoe hold-down spring, cups and pin.

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(b) Disconnect the parking brake cable from the front shoe.

(c) Remove the front shoe and parking brake cable.

7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the C-washer.

(b) Remove the parking brake lever.

8. REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE PARKING BRAKE BELLCRANK

(a) Remove the clip and disconnect the parking brake cable.

(b) Remove the 2 tension springs.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and bellcrank.