Parking Brake

• Inspect the parking brake control (2780) 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 (1126) 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.