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Focus RS 2003 (09.2002-)

Parking Brake and Actuation - Parking Brake—2.0L Duratec-RS (Zetec) Focus RS 2003 (09/2002-)
Diagnosis and Testing

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical Electrical
  • Parking brake control.
  • Parking brake cable(s).
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
The parking brake will not apply
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Parking brake control.
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Parking brake cable(s).
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GO to Pinpoint Test A.
The parking brake will not release
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Parking brake control.
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Parking brake cable(s).
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GO to Pinpoint Test B.

PINPOINT TEST A : THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT APPLY
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: CHECK FOR MIASADJUSTED REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE
1
Operate the parking brake control several times to adjust the cable.

Does the parking brake now engage correctly?
Yes
Parking brake is OK.
No
GO to A2.
A2: CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES
1
Inspect the parking brake cable(s) for damage, rust or fraying.

Are the parking brake cable(s) OK?
Yes
GO to A3.
No
REPAIR or INSTALL new cables as necessary.
REFER to Parking Brake Cable in this section.
Test the system for normal operation.
A3: CHECK THE BRAKE PADS
1
Check the brake pads for contamination and excessive wear.

Are the pads OK?
Yes
Inspect for other causes such as loose parking brake control or other brake components. REFER to Section  206-04 Rear Disc Brake / 206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation.Check parking brake cable adjustment.
REFER to Parking Brake Cable Adjustment in this section.
No
INSTALL new brake pads. REFER to Section  206-04 Rear Disc Brake.TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST B : THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
1
Release the parking brake control by pulling upwards on the control lever and pushing the release button.

Did the parking brake release?
Yes
INSPECT other brake system components, REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Section  206-04 Rear Disc Brake.TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to B2.
B2: CHECK PARKING BRAKE CABLES
1
Raise and support the vehicle on a lift with the parking brake fully applied. REFER to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.
2
Loosen the parking brake cable tension at the parking brake equalizer.
  • Rotate the rear wheels by hand.

Did the rear wheels turn freely?
Yes
INSTALL a new parking brake control.
REFER to Parking Brake Control in this section.
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to B3.
B3: CHECK FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
1
Disconnect the parking brake front cable from the rear brake cable at the equalizer.
  • Rotate the rear wheels by hand.

Did the rear wheels turn freely?
Yes
INSTALL a new front parking brake cable.
REFER to Parking Brake Cable in this section.
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to B4.
B4: CHECK REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
1
Disconnect the parking brake at the rear brakes, one at a time.
REFER to Parking Brake Cable in this section.
  • Rotate the wheel affected by the disconnected parking brake.

Did the wheel turn freely?
Yes
INSTALL a new parking brake control lever on the rear caliper assembly. REFER to Section  206-04 Rear Disc Brake.TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSPECT other brake system components, REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Section  206-00 Brake System - General Information.TEST the system for normal operation.

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