MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Brake System

Parking Brake

206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation

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Remove the rear brake discs. REFER to: Brake Disc (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).

Are the parking brake shoes, hardware, actuator levers and backing plates in good condition?

Yes

GO to C4

No

INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Parking Brake Shoes - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation). TEST the system for normal operation.

C4 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT

Check the parking brake shoe adjustment. REFER to: Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).

Are the parking brake shoes adjusted to specification?

Yes

INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to: Parking Brake Control (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation). TEST the system for normal operation.

No

ADJUST the parking brake shoes. REFER to: Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.

C5 ISOLATE THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND FRONT CABLE

Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the rear parking brake cable equalizer. Apply the parking brake control.

Does the parking brake control pedal move?

Yes

GO to C6

No

INSTALL a new parking brake control. REFER to: Parking Brake Control (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).

C6 ISOLATE THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES

Disconnect the rear parking brake cable from the actuator lever at the affected wheel end(s). While holding the cable conduit, attempt to slide the cable inside the conduit.

Does the cables slide freely inside the conduit?

Yes INSPECT the parking brake shoes, hardware and backing plate. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Parking Brake Shoes - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation). No INSTALL new rear parking brake cable(s). REFER to: Parking Brake Cable LH - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Parking Brake Cable RH - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (206-05

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