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There are five steps on how to adjust the parking brake in a 2001 Ford Explorer. Some of the step-by-step instructions are park the vehicle on a flat surface, place the wheel blocks under both front tires, and disengage the parking brake.
what yr? i had a 95 and it was located in the rear disc wich had an adjustable spreader to space the gap in or out
Release parking brake. Place transmission in Reverse. Apply brakes very firmly at about 5 mph. Repeat 10 times. That will automatically adjust the parking brake shoes.
The parking brake light comes on when you engage the parking brake. Pull the parking brake release handle. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the brake light also comes on if the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder is low ( in your engine compartment )
The 2001 Ford Explorer rear parking brake is separate from the rear disc brake that stop the vehicle. The rear rotors have a small drum in the inboard side.
i set the parking brake on my 2002 f-350 and it does not hold. I havent found where to adjust it on the truck. Can I adjust it or do I need to take it to a repair shop?
The Parking Brake could be set (even slightly)
At the "Y" of the cables under the car in front of the rearend.
The parking brake cable on a 2005 ford f150 runs under the frame. Where the cable splits off to the wheels there is an adjustment. Tightening the nut will make the brakes tighter.
The OBD-II connector on the 2006 Ford Explorer is located above and in front of the parking brake release, behind the dash trim.
If the brake light in your dash is on , either the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL in the brake master cylinder in your engine compartment is LOW or your parking brake is on