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Heng, Thanks for the reply. This past weekend the weather was cold
and the R.rear brake was locked up again in the morning. Later in the
day, when the temperature had warmed up, it was free. A closer
examination of the parking brake cable revealed a crack on the
underside of the cable, just forward of the point where the cable
attaches to the bracket on the caliper. This crack allowed water to
seep down into the cable where it froze, locking the actuation lever
in place. After removing the entire cable, a second crack was found
approx. 12 inches further toward the front of the cable. Since the
cable is designed to be sealed unit, any moisture or road grit
getting into the inner surfaces would lead to corrosion and poor
cable function. It further appears the cable was damaged sometime
prior our ownership, most likely the last time the rear pads were
replaced. If the parking brake cable is not disconnected from the
mounting bracket prior to swiveling the caliper upward when changing
pads, the bending action on the cable will cause it to break at the
point described above.
A new cable runs around $75.00 from Ford. Parts America lists on for
$37.00. I have order the later but have not received it yet, so I
cannot vouch as to whether this will an exact OEM replacement part.
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Sticking rear calipers
Feb 7 2003, 11:39 AM
