2011 FORD KUGA 206-05

Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A : THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT APPLY
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
A1: CHECK PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1 Release the parking brake and measure the gap
between the lever and the caliper.
• Is the gap 1.2mm?
zYe s
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1.2 mm
Vehicle OK
zNo REFER to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
(206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation,
General Procedures).
A2: CHECK FUNCTION OF PARKING BRAKE ON BRAKE CALIPER
1 Raise and support the vehicle on a lift with the
parking brake fully applied.
REFER to:
Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
– With the aid of another technician, release the parking brake and check the operation of the
brake cables and levers.
• Are the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) parking brake levers moving a similar distance?
zYe s
CHECK the other causes such as conventional
brake system components. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components as necessary.
zNoREFER to: Brake Caliper (206-04 Rear Disc
Brake, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
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DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
A3: CHECK FOR WORN BRAKE SHOES OR PADS
1 Inspect the brake shoes or pads for excessive
wear.
REFER to:
Specifications (206-00 Brake System
- General Information, Specifications).
• Are the brake shoe linings or brake pads OK?
zYe s GO to A4.
zNoINSTALL new brake shoes or pads.
REFER to: Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc
Brake, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
A4: CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE CABLES
1 Inspect the parking brake cables and conduits
for damage, rust or fraying.
• Are the parking brake cables and conduits OK?
zYe s CHECK for other causes such as loose
parking brake control or conventional brake
system components.
zNoREPAIR or INSTALL cables and conduit as
necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation.
PINPOINT TEST B : THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
B1: CHECK PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
1 Raise and support the vehicle on a lift with the
parking brake fully applied.
– With the aid of another technician, release the parking brake and check the operation of the
brake cables and levers.
• Did the parking brake release?
zYe s CHECK the other causes such as conventional
brake system components. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components as necessary.
zNoGO to B2.
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DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
B2: CHECK PARKING BRAKE CABLES
1 Loosen the parking brake cable tension.
– Rotate the rear wheels by hand.
• Did the rear wheels turn freely?
zYe s 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.
zNo
GO to B3.
B3: CHECK FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
1 Disconnect the parking brake front cable and
conduit from the rear brake cable and conduit
at the equalizer.
– Rotate the rear wheels by hand.
• Did the rear wheels turn freely?
zYe s INSTALL a new front parking brake cable and
conduit.
REFER to: Parking Brake Rear Cables (206-
05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal
and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
zNo
GO to B4.
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DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
B4: CHECK REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
1 Disconnect the parking brake at the rear brakes,
one at a time.
– Rotate the wheel affected by the disconnected parking brake.
• Did the wheel turn freely?
zYe s INSTALL a new parking brake control lever
on the rear drum brakes or caliper assembly
on rear disc brakes.
REFER to: Parking Brake Control (206-05
Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and
Installation)
/ Brake Caliper (206-04 Rear Disc Brake,
Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
zNo
REFER to: Brake System (206-00 Brake
System - General Information, Diagnosis
and Testing).
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Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
1.Fully apply the parking brake.
1.
2. Fully release the parking brake control.
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3. NOTE: This step is only necessary if the parking
brake cable was removed.
1. Torque: 2
Nm
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4.Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment
nut to the end of the parking brake cable
thread.
2.
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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.
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1.2 mm
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Parking Brake Control(12 664 0)
Removal
1.Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument
Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
2. Release the parking brake.
3.
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2
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4
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Installation
1. Torque: 35Nm2.
3.NOTE: Only tighten the nut finger tight at this
stage.
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3
4
1
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2. Refer to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
(206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General
Procedures).
3. Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument
Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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Parking Brake Rear Cables
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Fully release the parking brake control.
2.
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3. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut
to the end of the parking brake cable thread.
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4.Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
4x4
5. Torque: 25Nm
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x4
1
2
3
4x2
6.Torque: 25Nm
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