How do I adjust the parking brake on a 2002 Mustang

Tiny
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Changed pads and rotors last week but don't know how to adjust the E-brake. Have found some conflicting suggestions online so far.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 AT 1:51 AM

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Tiny
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CJ Medevac-- THanks for your response
Great video for the rear brakes but does not address e-brake. As if they never need fixing.
I have done this on other rear disk cars (1990 Miata), I just can't find accurate info for my car. Where is the adjustment done, at the wheel, at the lever or somewhere in between? I have heard some people say that they are not adjustable or self-adjusting, and some say that the adjustment is inside the cabin and you need to take off the console. This is why I am confused.
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 AT 3:14 AM
Tiny
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THIS IS MY APPROACH TO MOST ANY ISSUE WITH MY JEEPS

MY STEP-MONSTER'S RIG IS A '96 EXPLORER, I BELIEVE IT COULD HAVE A SIMILAR SET UP TO YOURS. MAYBE. MIGHT SEE IF YOU CAN FIND A VIDEO ON IT OR A SIMILAR FORD CAR

WHEN YOU RETURN, IF THIS STILL AIN'T CUTTIN' IT, I WILL LOCATE YOU ANOTHER EXPERT, WHO MIGHT BE MORE FAMILIAR. IF ONE DOESN'T JUMP IN, IN THE MEAN TIME

THE MEDIC
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 AT 3:38 AM
Tiny
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I do appreciate your help! I am just a little frustrated. I watched that one already. And most of the ones sown the side. Many are for drum brakes-- done those too. Just not the same as you know.
Chilton's says that it is self-adjusting. I suspect this is for drums-- which are not available on this car. The Haine's manual is so full of incorrect info on everything I try, I am not sure why it is not in the recycling bin.
Should have bought the ford shop manual when I bought the car.
Thanks again!
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 AT 4:17 AM
Tiny
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GOT A SCANNER?

CAN YOU SEND ME THE INFO YOU HAVE VIA EMAIL

MAYBE I CAN HELP FIGGER IT OUT?

I WILL SEND YOU A MESSAGE

TOP OF THIS OR ANY PAGE, CLICK ON YOUR NAME, SORTA LOOK TO THE LEFT FOR MESSAGES. WHEN YOU GET EMAIL NOTIFIED. I WILL SEND ONE REAL SOON. NOW!

THE MEDIC
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 AT 4:41 AM

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