Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Parking Brake Control: Service and Repair
Cable Tension, Release
NOTE: If any component in the parking brake system requires servicing, the cable tension must be released. After servicing is completed, the front
parking brake cable and conduits (2853) and parking brake rear cable and conduits (2A635) are connected to the parking brake cable bracket (2530) and
tension is reset. Refer to the following procedures for releasing and resetting cable tension.
1. Place the parking brake control (2780) in the "released" position.
Parking Brake Control
2. While an assistant relieves tension on the system by pulling on the parking brake intermediate cable, insert a 4mm (5/32-inch), steel pin or
equivalent drill bit into the hole provided in the parking brake control.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the plastic coating on the cable strand. Remove the parking brake rear cable and conduits (2A635) from the
parking brake cable bracket (2530).
3. Another method, which releases tension on the parking brake rear cable and conduits only, is to pull rearward on the parking brake rear cable and
conduit about 25-50mm (1.0-2.0 inches) and place a clamp on the parking brake rear cable and conduit behind the rear frame crossmember
(5035).
4. Another method which can be used is to remove the bolts attaching the parking brake control to the floor pan, and pull the parking brake control
upward and forward to rotate the spring-loaded ratchet wheel as far as possible.