Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
Parking Brake Control: Adjustments
W/Rear Disc Brake
Cable Adjustment
1. Apply parking brake control fully on 445 N (100 lbs) foot pedal effort, 334 N (75 lbs) hand effort. Release parking brake control. Repeat
application and release.
2. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). Raise the vehicle on an axle-type hoist.
3. With parking brake control in OFF position, grasp tensioner around housing, then using a tool similar to the one shown, hook the end into the
rounded end of clip between clip and housing. Unlock clip by pulling downward with the tool and support tensioner, tensioner spring will take up
cable slack and preload cables. While holding tensioner, lock the clip by PUSHING UP on bottom of clip. If clip does not slide up, move
assembly slightly to align closest groove on adjuster rod to the clip.
4. Examine tensioner for remaining cable take up capability. If none is present, check all cables, parking brake control and brackets for possible
damage or deflection. Replace damaged parts and tension system by using the Initial Installation Adjustment procedure.
Initial Installation Adjustment
1. Install parking brake control (hand or foot) tensioner and all cables with routing clips. Connect all cables together with tensioner.
NOTE: Be sure to install correct adjuster for rear brake usage.
2. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). Raise the vehicle on an axle-type hoist.
3. With parking brake control in OFF position grasp tensioner around housing, then using a tool similar to the one shown, hook the end into the
rounded end of clip between clip and housing. Unlock clip by PULLING DOWNWARD with the tool and support the tensioner, tensioner spring
will take up cable slack and preload cables. While holding tensioner, lock the clip by PUSHING UP on BOTTOM of clip. If clip does not slide
up, move assembly slightly to align closest groove on adjuster rod to the clip.
4. Apply parking brake control fully on 445 N (100 lbs) foot pedal effort, 334 N (75 lbs) hand effort. Release parking brake control. Repeat
application and release.
5. Repeat Step 3 to take up any additional slack.
