Marquis V6-232 3.8L VIN 3 TBI (1985)
Parking Brake Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
Axle Bearing/Park Brake Cable - Noise
Article No. 85-4-30
NOISE - REAR AXLE BEARING - TRANSMITTED THROUGH PARKING BRAKE CABLE
FORD 1984-85 LTD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984-85 MARQUIS
This article outlines the Procedure to service an axle bearing type noise that may be transmitted through the parking brake cable(s) into the passenger
compartment.
1.
Measure the length of the brake cable from the brake cable mounting eyelet to the brake backing plate on each side of the vehicle.
2.
Obtain from stock two (2) lengths of 5/8 inch heater hose and six (6) plastic tie wraps (the type used to secure automotive wires). Use enough
hose to cover 98% of the brake cables.
Figure 13 - Parking Brake Cable
3.
Slit the hoses from end to end and push-fit one length on each brake cable from the brake cable mounting eyelet to the brake backing plate.
MAKE SURE THE HOSE SLIT FACES THE GROUND TO
ALLOW FOR WATER DRAINAGE: FIGURE 13 SHOWS HOSE INSTALLED.
4.
Attach the six(6) plastic tie wraps (three (3) on each hose) as shown in Figure 13.
