The parking brake assembly on my 2000 Ford F-150 is toast. I have a Haynes manual, but it doesn't have any pictures to go by. Is there somewhere I can download a picture of the entire assembly?

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Some times the rotors are hard to remove.(rust) Just soak it with wd40 and use a big hammer or prybar. Try smacking it around the studs, But don't hit them. If you smack the part of the rotor that the regular service brake rides on you will warp the rotor. Just keep trying, you'll get it. Also if you mess up the rotor they really aren't that expensive to replace. Plus your old one is likely wore out anyways.

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Loosen the cable nut at the rear brake, pull the cable until the tension is tight, then tighten the cable nut. Since the parking brake only operates on the rear brakes, your rear pads may be too worn causing the parking brake not to hold. Check the pads first to see if they need to be replaced. Also, the parking brake cable can stretch or break over time. Verify that isn't case since you may need to install a new cable rather than adjust it.

Colin Stickland

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• Posted on Nov 12, 2008

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haynes manuals ?? you having a LAUGH under the radio

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since the new pads are alot thicker than the old ones,the brake needs to be set properly.
something is not right for sure.
the retainer for the park brake cable may be not in the right spot.there is two places it can fit.

Greg Bernett

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• Posted on Jul 04, 2009

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Lower Ball Joint Inspection

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Prior to carrying out any inspection of the ball joints inspect the wheel bearing.
4. Have an assistant pull inward and outward on the top and the bottom tire. Mount a suitable dial indicator and measure the movement between the ball joint and the lower arm. If the movement is at or exceeds 0.03 in. (0.75 mm) install a new ball joint.

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the knuckle from the front suspension.
3. Remove the snap ring from the ball joint.
4. Press the ball joint out of the knuckle with a suitable ball joint press and adapters.