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:
Valve Tappets
Material
Removal
CAUTION: If removing more than one valve tappet, mark the
components removed for
correct location.
1. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Lower Intake Manifold in
this section.
2. Remove the push r ...
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel supply lines ...
Disassembly
Initial disassembly
1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant into
a suitable container.
2. Wipe the lubricant from the internal working parts and inspect the parts for
wear and damage.
3. Using the special tool, measure and n ...