Maverick and Comet Repair

BRAKES - PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT

Make sure that the parking brake is fully released.
Place the transmission in Neutral. If it is necessary to raise the car to obtain access to the cable adjusting point, raise the car on an axle-type hoist so as not to off-load the suspension and stretch the brake cables.
Tighten the adjusting nut against the cable equalizer until a drag is felt when a rear wheel is turned by hand. Then, loosen the adjusting nut until the rear brakes are fully released. There must be no brake drag, or premature lining wear and possible brake fade from heat buildup may result. Tighten the locknut, if so equipped, to 7-10 ft. lbs.
If the vehicle was raised, lower it and test the operation of the brake on a grade.