Focus L4-2.0L (2009)
Parking Brake Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brakes - Rear Brake Drag Condition
TSB 09-8-2
05/04/09
REAR BRAKE DRAG DUE TO PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
FORD:
2009 Focus
ISSUE
Some 2009 Focus vehicles may exhibit a rear brake drag condition. This may be due to an improperly adjusted park brake, and can occur on one or both
rear wheels.
ACTION
Follow the service procedure to properly adjust the parking brake at the rear wheel(s) and correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Follow this procedure anytime the rear park brake needs to be adjusted
1. Relieve the tension on the park brake cable by loosening the adjustment nut on the park brake handle. Reference Workshop Manual, Section 206-02.
2. Remove the suspect brake drum(s).
3. Neutralize the parking brake internal auto-adjuster located in the brake drum by applying pressure to the spring retainer rod on the top of the adjuster.
Use a suitable tool to push the rod towards the exterior of the drum. (Figure 1)
4. Install the brake drum, and apply the service brake pedal five (5) times.
5. Adjust the parking brake cable at the parking brake lever.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
090802A
2009 Focus: Adjust The
0.5 Hr.
Parking Brake Following
The Service Procedure:
One (1) Side (Do Not Use
With 2001B, 2001B6,
27808B)
090802B
2009 Focus: Adjust The
0.6 Hr.
Parking Brake Following
The Service Procedure:
