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).
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the clevis pin at the transmission-mounted parking brake.
Lower the vehicle and remove the LH cowl side trim panel (02344).
Disconnect the parking brake signal switch and bracket connector from the parking brake control (2780).
Remove the nuts holding the parking brake control to the steering column support bracket (3B139).
Disconnect the front cable barrel end from the parking brake control.
Disconnect the front parking brake cable and conduit (2853) from the control assembly housing 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.
From under the vehicle, install the front parking brake cable and conduit to the transmission-mounted parking brake by inserting the clevis pin.
Lower the vehicle and connect the parking brake signal switch and bracket connector.
Install the cowl side trim panel.
Connect the battery ground cable.
Check the tension on the system and adjust if required as described under Adjustments in this section.