Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Parking Brake and Actuation
Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

1. 1. Fully apply the parking brake.

2. Fully release the parking brake control.

3. NOTE: This step is only necessary if the parking brake cable was removed.

1. Torque: 2 Nm

4.2.  Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut to the end of the parking brake cable thread.

5. Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

6. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

1. Insert a 1.2 mm feeler gauge between the parking brake lever and the brake caliper abutment, on both sides.

2. Tighten the parking brake cable adjustment nut until movement is observed on one of the parking brake levers.

3. Remove the feeler gauges.

4. Rotate the rear wheels and tires and check for brake drag. If brake drag is felt, loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut to the end of the parking brake cable thread, clean the parking brake cables and repeat the parking brake cable adjustment procedure.

5. If brake drag is still felt after, repeat the adjustment using a 1.0 mm feeler gauge. If brake drag is still felt, loosen the parking brake adjustment nut and reduce the feeler gauge measurement by 0.2 mm each time, until no brake drag can be felt at the rear wheels and tires.

• Parking Brake Control(12 664 0)
• Parking Brake Rear Cables

Parking Brake (Overview)

Parking Brake

Parking Brake Cable Adjustment