F 150 4WD Pickup V8-302 5.0L (1986)
Parking Brake Pedal: Adjustments
Parking Brake Assembly
Adjust the drum brakes before adjusting the parking brake cables. See: Drum Brake System/Brake Shoe/Adjustments
Initial Adjustment Procedure (Use this procedure when a new tension limiter is installed).
Cable Tension Limiter Assembly
1. Depress the parking brake pedal fully to the last detent position.
2. Grip the Tension Limiter housing to prevent it from spinning and tighten the equalizer nut 63.50mm +\- 3.175mm (2 1/2 inch +\- 1/8 inch) up the
rod.
3. Check to make sure cinch strap has slipped (less than 34.925mm or 1 3/8 inch remaining).
Field Adjustment (Use this procedure to correct a slack system if new tension limiter is not installed)
1. Make sure brake drums are cold for correct adjustment.
2. Release the parking brake control.
3. Grip the tension limiter housing to prevent it from spinning and tighten the equalizer nut 6 full turns past its original position on the threaded rod.
4. Fully depress pedal to the last detent position and check for proper rear cable tension of 1556 N or (350 lbs). If tension is low repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. Release parking brake and check for rear wheel drag.
NOTE: The tension limiter will reset the parking brake tension anytime the system is disconnected provided the distance between the bracket and
the cinch strap hook is reduced during adjustment. When the cinch strap hook contacts the bracket, the system tension will increase significantly
and over tensioning may result. If all available adjustment travel has been used, the tension limiter must be replaced.
