Rear

Tiny
FLUNKY
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  • 2001 FORD MUSTANG
The Emergency brake on my 2001 V6 Mustang (ABS not equipped), doesn't seem to work properly. If I pull the E-brake while in motion, it doesn't lock up the rear wheels. It doesn't even hardly slow the car's forward momentum. I changed the pads and rotors all around (I have rotors on the front and rear), but that didn't fix the problem either. I have to press the brake peddle very hard to get the rear brake pads to engage their rotors. In icy conditions my rear wheels will push my car while the front wheels are locked up. I have three questions. Is this normal? How can I fix this if it is not normal? And, is there a way to adjust the pressure applied to the rear rotors by the E-brake?
Sunday, November 11th, 2007 AT 2:30 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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  • 17,250 POSTS
First thigs is the parking brake incorporated into the rear caliper? If yes, when the pads are done you need to adjust the caliper by turning the piston to take up any slack in the pads. Allso align the tabs with the slots..


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Caliper_1.jpg

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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 2:31 PM

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