How to connect rear parking brakes cable to caliper on 2001 mustang

Okay Austin,here's how to adjust.

Over here we call it a parking brake - hardly any of our cars are autos.

Parking brakes usually connect to the rear disc brake calipers but some manufacturers use a small drum brake in the disc centre for parking purposes due to the complexity of the caliper with integral parking brake.

When adjusting a parking brake it is important in most designs for the cable to be adjusted only to remove any free play without moving the caliper levers from the backstops and then if the parking brake lever or pedal travel is excessive it must be because of wear or other faults. Sometimes that basic requirement must be taken with a pinch or two of "experienced" salt...

Ford have a self adjusting parking brake I have experience of. A spring within the system preloads the cable eliminating all slack in the cable so the cable moves the caliper levers from the first. The main problem with the system is the preload spring is sometimes strong enough to overcome the resistance of the caliper spring and cause a binding brake. No manual adjustment was provided.
In that case I find fabricating and fitting brackets to anchor additional return springs to the calipers is a must.

You should never need to adjust the cable what i suspect here is the back brakes need looking at ,but before i can tell you how to do it i will need to know if its
A drum brakes
B disk rear with cable to caliper
C rear disk with cable running to the interior of the disk and not to the caliper

Cable and linkages are likely seizedwith rust and/or ice. Remove bottom caliper bolt to remove caliper up and off rotor.Un-bolt caliper support to allow removal of rotor. Make sure parking brake eyelet protruding throuth backing plate isin the off position that is pointing to rear ofcar; secure with vice grips if necessary.Now proceed to tap rear face of rotor all arround on inside to remove Depending how badly it is corroded and internally seized,(also worn groove) ,rotor and internalparking brake shoes will have to be sacrifiiced and replaced. Purchase new hold - kit emergency brake shoes and rotors for both rear wheels

This is a big job for such a small part. I suggest you repair/replace rotors, pads, and anything else back there while you are at it. You will need to remove both wheels on both sides, as well as the axles (I think). See my earlier post on Rear Rotor removal to see how this is done.

You will need a large spindle nut to remove the axles.

DISASSEMBLY:
Once you have access to the parking brakes inside the rotor hat:
1. Lock out the parking brake w/a pair of Vise grips (on the parking brake cable under the cab)
2. Disengage teh park brake cable from behind the rotor assembly to allow easier disassembly of the parking brake shoes.
3. Disassemble the rear park brake shoes.

REASSEMBLY:
1. Reassemble the rear parking brake shoes. This is a typical, small brake drum configuration. Do one side at a time - so you can see how to reassemble each small part. Keep the springs and parts oriented the same: front to front and interior to interior, etc.
2. Release the parking brake cable
3. Install the disc brake rotor(s)
4. Install the disc brake caliper(s)
5. Install tire & wheel assembly
6. Lower the vehicle

Bonneville, LeSabre, Park Avenue 2000-2005

Brake Caliper - Removal & Installation

CAUTION Dust and dirt accumulating on brake parts during normal use may contain asbestos fibers from production or aftermarket brake linings. Breathing excessive concentrations of asbestos fibers can cause serious bodily harm. Exercise care when servicing brake parts. Do not sand or grind brake lining unless equipment used is designed to contain the dust residue. Do not clean brake parts with compressed air or by dry brushing. Cleaning should be done by dampening the brake components with a fine mist of water, then wiping the brake components clean with a dampened cloth. Dispose of cloth and all residue containing asbestos fibers in an impermeable container with the appropriate label. Follow practices prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the handling, processing, and disposing of dust or debris that may contain asbestos fibers.
Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.

1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Pull down on the front park brake cable.
4. Remove the front park brake cable from the park brake cable connector.
   NOTE When using a large C-clamp to compress a caliper piston into a caliper bore of a caliper equipped with an integral park brake mechanism, do not exceed more than 1 mm (0.039 in.) of piston travel. Exceeding this amount of piston travel will cause damage to the internal adjusting mechanism and/or the integral park brake mechanism.
5. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad. Compress the brake caliper piston into brake caliper bore to allow the piston enough clearance to slide the brake caliper off the brake rotor.
6. Remove the C-clamp.
   NOTE Be sure to plug the opening in the brake caliper and brake hose to prevent fluid loss and/or contamination.
7. Remove brake hose to caliper bolt attaching the brake hose to the brake caliper.
8. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
9. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
10. Remove the park brake cable bracket from the brake caliper. Leave the park brake cable attached to the cable bracket.
11. Disconnect the park brake cable from the park brake lever on the brake caliper.
12. Remove the lower brake caliper pin bolt.
13. Rotate the brake caliper up.
14. Remove the brake caliper from the upper brake caliper pin bolt.
    

To install:

1. If reusing the brake caliper retainers, clean the sleeves using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
2. Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolts with a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube.
3. Install the brake caliper to the upper caliper pin bolt.
4. Rotate the brake caliper down over the brake pads into the brake caliper bracket.
5. Install the brake caliper pin bolts. Tighten the brake caliper pin bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the plugs in the brake hose end.
   NOTE Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
7. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
8. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper. Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
9. Connect the park brake cable to the park brake lever on the brake caliper.
10. Install the park brake cable bracket to the brake caliper. Tighten the park brake cable bracket bolt to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the front park brake cable to the park brake cable connector.
12. Bleed the brake system.
13. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2 / 3 of its travel distance.
14. Slowly release the brake pedal.
15. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
16. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
17. Lower the vehicle.
    

NOTE The Bosch 2U ABS system cannot increase brake pressure above master cylinder pressure applied by during braking. There is no need to depressurize the system prior to service.

1. Remove brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir until the reservoir is approximately 1 / 3 full.
2. Remove the front wheel. Mark the position of the wheel to the wheel studs, prior to removal, for installation reference.
3. Install 2 lug nuts to retain the rotor once the caliper is removed.
4. Using a large C-clamp, bottom the piston in the caliper bore by positioning the C-clamp on the outboard pad and on the round portion of the brake caliper where the piston is housed.
5. Remove the banjo bolt that fastens the brake hose to the brake caliper. Discard the gaskets.
6. Cap the brake line to avoid excessive fluid loss or fluid contamination.
7. Remove the rubber dust boots from the caliper mounting bolt heads (if equipped).
8. Remove the caliper mounting bolts.
9. Remove the park brake cable from the caliper.
10. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.
11. Remove the brake pads.
    

To install:

1. Install the brake pads. Lubricate the slides where the caliper mounts on the steering knuckle with silicone grease.
2. Install the caliper over the rotor.
3. Install the caliper mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts to 38 ft. lbs. (51 Nm).
4. Install the park brake cable.
5. Install the rubber dust boots over the caliper mounting bolt heads (if equipped).
   
   
   Fig. Measuring the caliper clearance
   
6. Check the clearance between the brake caliper and caliper bracket stops. If the clearance is too tight, check the caliper leading and trailing edges for build up. File down as necessary.
7. Connect the brake hose to the caliper. Install the brake hose banjo bolt, using new gaskets, and torque to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).
8. Remove the lug nuts used to secure the rotor.
9. Install the wheel, aligning the reference marks made during removal, and torque the lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).
10. Refill the master cylinder and bleed the brake system using the recommended procedure.
11. Road test the vehicle and check for proper braking performance

Hope helps (remember rated this).

89 regals are notorious for bad brake design. Especially rear disc brakes. The calipers get hung up, and you end up with premature brake pad/rotor wear. The parking brake, when applied, squeezes the caliper against the disc, hence keeping the car still. If the caliper is frozen, when you push the emergency brake, it can't squeeze the caliper anymore than it is.
OR, the parking brake cable needs adjustment. Have a mechanic look over your rear brakes and parts.

Remove all rust from pad and caliper sliding surfaces,eg metal to metal,not the pins,they get synthetic brake lube. Apply anti-seize to all sliding surfaces. Make sure you can screw in the rear caliper piston,if applicable, and manually ratchet up the parking brake,after caliper and pads are on. Bleed/Flush all 4 Wheels. Make sure you can slide the pads back and forth,before lubing end tabs. You may need to file a little off the ends or just remove the paint. Make sure parking brake cables are really releasing.

not exactly sure of what your asking but they do have screw type calipers that use a special tool to screw them back into place. I have used needle nose vise grips.

Did you turn the pistons in to allow room for new pads. The calipers are also for your parking brake and need to be turns in when replacing pads.