Focus ZTS L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2001)
8. Tighten the parking brake cable adjustment nut until increased torque is noticed.
9. Apply and release the hand brake lever several times with sufficient force to settle the parking brake system.
10. Release the parking brake control to its lowest position.
11. CAUTION: If adjusting the cable does not affect the plunger movement, then the cable is either damaged, binding or seized. Install a new cable.
NOTE: The total movement of both the left-hand side and the right-hand side plungers added together should be between 1 mm and 8 mm.
Check the movement of the plunger in the left-hand side and the right-hand side backing plates. If further adjustment is required, adjust the cable
using the parking brake cable adjustment nut.
12. Rotate the rear wheels to make sure that no brake drag is apparent.
13. Install the parking brake adjustment nut clip.
1
Make sure the parking brake adjustment nut is in the correct position after adjustment.
2
Install the clip.
14. Install the parking brake control boot.
