Parking Brake System: Testing and Inspection

^ Inspect the parking brake control and look for loose mounting bolts, damaged or missing parts.
^ Operate the parking brake and check for binding or seized components.
^ Raise and support the vehicle and remove any debris that may interfere with parking brake operation.
^ Check the condition of the parking brake cables. Look for abrasion or cables rubbing on body or frame parts. Repair, Replace or reroute as necessary.
^ Remove the brake drums and have an assistant operate the parking brake just enough to observe operation. Look for damaged or missing parts.
^ Lubricate parking brake parts with Disc Brake Caliper Slide Grease D7AZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C172-A.