Insert a 4mm (0.156-inch) drill bit or equivalent size pin into the hole provided in the parking brake control.
Section 06-05: Brake System, Parking | 1996 Bronco, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Motorhome Chassis Vehicles Workshop Manual |
Removal
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
Remove the cowl side trim panel (02344).
Disconnect the parking brake signal switch and bracket connector at the parking brake control (2780).
Relieve tension on the parking brake system by having an assistant pull directly rearward on the intermediate cable until all front parking brake cable and conduit (2853) is unwound from the parking brake control. Be careful not to damage the coating on the parking brake cable.
Insert a 4mm (0.156-inch) drill bit or equivalent size pin into the hole provided in the parking brake control.
Remove the three nuts holding the parking brake control to the steering column support bracket (3B139). Pull the parking brake control away from the steering column support bracket.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the front parking brake cable and conduit from the cable connector.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2780 | Parking Brake Control |
| 2 | 2853 | Front Parking Brake Cable and Conduit |
| 3 | 2A793 | Intermediate Cable |
Remove the parking brake control and front cable from the vehicle.
Disconnect the barrel end of the front parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake control.
Disconnect the cable conduit from the parking brake control by inserting a 1/2-inch 12-point box end wrench over the conduit snap fitting to compress the retaining fingers. Back out the snap fitting.
Installation
Route the cable end fitting over the cable shoe. Snap the conduit fitting into the parking brake control. Insert the barrel end into the hole in the track.
Position the parking brake control to the steering column support bracket and install the three retaining nuts. Tighten to 17-23 Nm (13-17 lb-ft).
Raise and support the vehicle.
Connect the front parking brake cable and conduit to the cable connector.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2780 | Parking Brake Control |
| 2 | 2853 | Front Parking Brake Cable and Conduit |
| 3 | 2A793 | Intermediate Cable |
Lower the vehicle and connect the parking brake signal switch and bracket connector.
Carefully remove the drill bit from the parking brake control.
Operate the parking brake several times. Rotate both rear wheels (1007) to be sure that the parking brakes are not dragging.
Install the cowl side panel (02038).
Connect the battery ground cable.