Adjusting the parking brake (Fiesta 4)

First of all, check whether the parking brake cables are correctly positioned in the supports and clamps. The adjuster must also work flawlessly.



SEQUENCE OF WORKS

1. Unscrew the protective cover of the parking brake lever.

2. With the parking brake lever released, fully depress the brake pedal several times to activate the adjuster.



Fig. 14.31. Location of the lock nut (1) securing the front parking brake cable

3. Loosen lock nut 1 (Fig. 14.31) and raise the parking brake lever six teeth along the sector travel.

4. Tighten the lock nut to 4 Nm.

5. Replace the protective cover.

6. On a secondary road with low traffic volume, check the operation of the parking brake.



PRACTICAL ADVICE



Parking brake clearance

If the parking brake clearance increases over a short period of time, remove the brake drums and check or clean the automatic adjuster. If the parking brake does not operate correctly despite the correct initial adjustment, the compensator is probably pinching one or both parking brake cables. Remove the front cable, clean the bolt holes and apply a preservative coat of silicone from an aerosol can.