OldcarguyT37
Junior Member
Hi guys. I recently acquired a 2010 GT 5 speed coupe, and parking brake lever cable is at the limits of adjustment. Adjusting nut is at limits of thread on the cable when accessed thru the console. Already replaced rear cables hoping that’s where most of the cable stretch would occur but it didn’t help. Having a hard time sourcing a replacement lever/cable assembly, as Ford no longer carries it (per local Ford dealer, it’s part number AR3Z-2780-C) (Found plenty of them aftermarket for 2005-2009, but not 2010-2014.)
In the absence of replacing the lever assembly, can I remove the console adjusting nut and put washers or a bushing on the end of the threaded cable, about 1/2” worth of cable length, to effectively shorten the cable? Hoping this will tighten up the overall cable system so I have a functioning parking brake.
Thoughts appreciated!
In the absence of replacing the lever assembly, can I remove the console adjusting nut and put washers or a bushing on the end of the threaded cable, about 1/2” worth of cable length, to effectively shorten the cable? Hoping this will tighten up the overall cable system so I have a functioning parking brake.
Thoughts appreciated!
