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The parking brake light comes on when you engage the parking brake. Pull the parking brake release handle. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the brake light also comes on if the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder is low ( in your engine compartment )
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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.
My Explorer uses small parking brake shoes inside the back of the back rotor
The 2001 Ford Explorer rear parking brake is separate from the rear disc brake that stop the vehicle. The rear rotors have a small drum in the inboard side.
The Parking Brake could be set (even slightly)
Should be the same as rear brake linings or pads
If the brake light in your dash is on , either the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL in the brake master cylinder in your engine compartment is LOW or your parking brake is on
Either the parking / emergency brake is on or the brake fluid level in your brake master cylinder in your engine compartment is too low
To adjust the parking brake on a 1996 Ford Explorer Sport, first, ensure the vehicle is on a level surface and the rear wheels are chocked. Locate the parking brake adjustment nut under the center console or near the rear of the vehicle, depending on the model. Turn the adjustment nut clockwise to tighten the cable until the parking brake holds the vehicle securely when engaged, but not so tight that it drags while driving. Finally, test the parking brake to ensure it holds properly and make further adjustments if necessary.
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If the red " BRAKE " light comes on in your dash , either the parking / emergency brake is on or the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL in the brake master cylinder ( in the engine compartment of a Ford Explorer ) is LOW