Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Parking Brake (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the parking brake system to duplicate the condition.
2. Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply:
Visual Inspection Chart
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3. If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, service as necessary.
4. If concern(s) remains after the inspection, determine the symptoms. GO to Symptom Chart .
Symptom Chart
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Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT APPLY
Test Step | Result / Action to Take |
A1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES | Yes INSTALL a new parking brake cable as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. No GO to A2 . |
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A2 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL | 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. |
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PINPOINT TEST B: PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
Test Step | Result / Action to Take |
B1 CHECK PARKING BRAKE CONTROL | Yes GO to B2 . No INSTALL a new parking brake control. RESTORE the vehicle and TEST the system for normal operation. |
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B2 CHECK PARKING BRAKE CABLES | Yes GO to B3 . No INSTALL new parking brake cables. RESTORE the vehicle and TEST the system for normal operation. |
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B3 CHECK REAR PARKING BRAKE LEVERS | 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. |
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Parking Brake (Description and Operation)
The parking brake system is cable-actuated and controlled by an independent
hand-operated parking
brake control (2780). To apply parking brake, pull parking brake control upward
as far as ...
Parking Brake Cable Tension Release
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires
repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Place the parking brake control (2780) ...
Other materials:
Selector Lever
Removal
1. Remove the shifter top control panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the shifter bezel.
4. Remove the bulb from the bezel.
5. Disconnect the TCS connector.
6. CAUTION: Extra force may be needed to lift up on the handl ...
Pinion Seal
Special Tool(s)
Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal
205-133 (T79P-4676-A)
Removal
1. Remove the pinion flange (4851). For additional information, refer to
Drive Pinion Flange in this
section.
2. Force up the metal flange of the rear axle drive p ...
Cleaning
1. Fabricate a cleaning tool from a 1/8 inch diameter brazing rod.
2. Cut an abrasive pad from maroon colored 3M Scotch Brite with the
dimensions corresponding
to the coupling size.
3. Assemble the pad to the tool.
4. Coat the abrasive pad with PAG Refri ...