Ford 2002 Bantam - The Parking Brake will Not Release

206-05-4 Parking Brake and Actuation 206-05-4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (CONTINUED)
E1109 EN 07/2001 2002 Bantam
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A3: CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE CABLES
1 Inspect the parking brake cables for damage,
rust or fraying.
• Are the parking brake cables OK?
 Yes
CHECK for other causes such as loose
parking brake control or conventional brake
system components.
REFER to Section 206-00.
 No
REPAIR or INSTALL the parking brake ca-
bles as necessary. TEST the system for
normal operation.
PINPOINT TEST B: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK PARKING BRAKE CABLES
1 Loosen the parking brake cable tension.
- Rotate the rear wheels by hand.
• Did the rear wheel turn freely?
 Yes
INSTALL a new parking brake control.
REFER to Parking Brake Control in this section
TEST the system for normal
operation.
 No
GO TO B3
B2: CHECK PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
1 Raise and support the vehicle on a lift with the
parking brake fully applied.
REFER to Section 100-02.
- Release the parking brake by pulling upwards
on the control level and pushing the release
button.
• Did the parking brake release?
 Yes
CHECK for other causes such as
conventional brake system components.
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. REFER to Section 206-00.
 No
GO TO B1