E 250 Van V8-6.9L DSL (1985)
Parking Brake Lever: Adjustments
1985---87 E-350 W/ORSCHEIN PARKING BRAKE LEVER
1.
Place parking brake handle in ON position.
2.
Grip tension limiter housing to prevent it from turning and tighten equalizer nut until front cable tension is 350 lbs.
3.
Release, then reapply parking brake system and ensure front cable tension is at least 310 lbs.
4.
Release parking brake and check for rear wheel drive.
5.
If rear wheel drag is noted after adjustment, the rear drums must be removed after the service and parking brakes have been adjusted. Check
clearance between parking brake lever and cam plate. If clearance is not .015 inch with brakes fully released, readjust parking brake cable.
6.
Place parking brake in fully released position, then check slack in parking brake two rear cables. The cables should be tight enough to provide full
application of the rear brake shoes when the parking brake lever or foot pedal is placed in the fully applied position, yet loose enough to ensure
complete release of the brake shoes when the lever is in released position.
