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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TRANSIT CONNECT L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0L
Parking Brake System: Description and Operation
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0LSECTION Description and Operation
Parking Brake
The parking brake system consists of the following components:
- Parking brake control
- Parking brake cable equalizer
- Parking brake warning indicator switch
- Rear parking brake cables and conduits
- Rear brake shoes
- Rear brake shoe actuators
The parking brake system is cable operated and controlled by an independent hand-operated parking brake control. The parking brake control actuates the rear brake shoes directly through a cable system.
A red brake warning indicator, located in the instrument cluster, will illuminate to signal the driver that the parking brake is applied. For information and diagnosis of the brake warning indicator, refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.