Bronco L6-300 4.9L VIN Y 1-bbl (1983)
Parking Brake Control: Adjustments
EXC. 1985-87 E-350 W/ORSCHEIN PARKING BRAKE LEVER
1.
Position parking brake pedal to fully released position, then tighten equalizer nut 6 full turns while preventing automatic adjuster from turning.
2.
Depress parking brake pedal fully and measure cable tension. Cable tension should meet the following specifications: 1980 front cable with
parking brake set in second notch, 120-160 lbs., and 1981-87 rear cable with parking brake fully applied, 350 lbs.
3.
If cable tension is not within specifications, repeat step 3 and recheck.
4.
Release parking brake and check for rear wheel drag. If brake drag is noted on 1983---87 E-250---350 & F-250---350 models and 1980---82
E-250---350 models after brake adjustment, remove rear drums and measure clearance between parking brake lever and cam plate. This
clearance should be .015 inch with brakes fully released. If clearance is not .015 inch, repeat cable adjustment procedure.
