Parking/Emergency Brake on 95 Windstar

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

Jeff B - 17 Feb 2005 00:37 GMT

The parking brake handle on my 95 Windstar goes all the way up. While the
brake engages at the top end, I would prefer 3-5 "clicks" and not 15! The
service manual says there is no adjustment possible. I suppose the cables
have stretched over 10 years and need replacement but I was wondering if
anyone had experience with this and any quick remedies.

Thanks.

Reply to this Message

Jim Warman - 17 Feb 2005 02:20 GMT

First thing is to be sure that the service brakes are properly adjusted...
the park brake relies on service brake adjustment for proper operation.

> The parking brake handle on my 95 Windstar goes all the way up. While the
> brake engages at the top end, I would prefer 3-5 "clicks" and not 15! The
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> Thanks.

Reply to this Message

Full_Name - 17 Feb 2005 06:03 GMT

>The parking brake handle on my 95 Windstar goes all the way up. While the
>brake engages at the top end, I would prefer 3-5 "clicks" and not 15! The
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
>Thanks.

Have you ruled out the adjusters in the drums being out?

Reply to this Message

Jeff B - 20 Feb 2005 20:22 GMT

The problem was the adjusters!

Thanks!

>>The parking brake handle on my 95 Windstar goes all the way up. While the
>>brake engages at the top end, I would prefer 3-5 "clicks" and not 15! The
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Have you ruled out the adjusters in the drums being out?

Reply to this Message