Parking Brake
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Parking Brake
I have a very weak parking brake in fact it doesn't hardly work at all I park on a slight grade and to test it I put it in neutral and apply the parking brake hard and it rolls away.. Can I adjust it? Or should I just get a set of chaulk blocks:P
00 F-250 V-10 Ext. cab long bed 4+4
00 F-250 V-10 Ext. cab long bed 4+4
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Austin, TX
Parking Brake
I think part of the problem is the design, the rear disc have a small drum brake also. I think its just the small diameter that makes it not work as well.
1999.5 F-250 V-10 4x4 CC SWB Lariat 3.73
1999.5 F-250 V-10 4x4 CC SWB Lariat 3.73
Sit. Stay.
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Washington State
Parking Brake
Mine work quite well.
If the self-adjusters do not seem to be working, then you can always manually adjust via the backing plate. There is a rubber plug on the lower half that covers the hole to access the adjusting "wheel".
Pulling the rear wheels (even one at a time) and actuating the parking brake can reveal any problems that you may have.
If the self-adjusters do not seem to be working, then you can always manually adjust via the backing plate. There is a rubber plug on the lower half that covers the hole to access the adjusting "wheel".
Pulling the rear wheels (even one at a time) and actuating the parking brake can reveal any problems that you may have.
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Parking Brake
After you get it adjusted and working, try to use the parking brake
2-3 times per week to keep the tension adjusted. Otherwise over
time it will revert to a useless state.
I happen to park on a grade in my driveway, and use it every day
when I park. No problems in 32,000 miles. It holds like a rock.
hth,
-- Bob
2001 F250 SD CC Lariat,
V-10, 4:30, 6' Bed, 4x4, Auto, K&N FIPK-2, SCMT-tuned
2-3 times per week to keep the tension adjusted. Otherwise over
time it will revert to a useless state.
I happen to park on a grade in my driveway, and use it every day
when I park. No problems in 32,000 miles. It holds like a rock.
hth,
-- Bob
2001 F250 SD CC Lariat,
V-10, 4:30, 6' Bed, 4x4, Auto, K&N FIPK-2, SCMT-tuned
