OEM 2008 Ford Mustang Parking Brake Cable

2008 Ford Mustang Parking Brake Cable Parts Q&A

• Q: How to remove and replace the rear parking brake cable on 2008 Ford Mustang?

  A: The first step to change the rear parking brake cable includes parking the vehicle on a hoist while it stays in neutral. The parking brake needs to have its tension released. The rear support brace bolts of convertible vehicles need replacement along with disposal of the old ones and proper torque settings at 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) for new bolts during installation. The next procedure requires removal of upper and front support brace bolts followed by their installation at 63 Nm (46 lb-ft). The rear parking brake cable needs disconnecting from the front cable at the equalizer before pulling it loose from its body bracket. The boot should be connected to both conduit end fitting and strand end fitting so exposed strands can be prevented from causing brake drag or lock-up by securing a clamp to the strand end fitting. The rear cable must be separated from the brake caliper after you remove the retaining clip from the parking brake cable. When installing the new parking brake cable bracket bolt keep it tight at 27 Nm (20 lb-ft) torque. During the right-hand cable removal process the parking brake cable crossmember bracket demands removal as well but requires tightening to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) when reinstalling. The procedure ends by returning the raw materials in reverse order while performing adjustments to the tire parking cable tension.