Parking Brake: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the brake master cylinder reservoir filled with DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
- Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:
PARTS REMOVAL STEPSPart Steps Parking brake control 1, 3-6 Parking brake switch 1-3 Front parking brake cable and conduit assembly 1, 4 Rear parking brake cable and conduit assembly 4, 7-9 - To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Inspect the parking brake system for correct operation.
NOTE:
LH rear parking brake shown, RH rear parking brake similar.