Brakes - Parking Brake Cables Freeze/Rear Brakes Drag
TSB 06-5-403/20/06
PARK BRAKE CABLE FREEZING/REAR BRAKES DRAGGING
FORD:
2005-2006 Mustang
ISSUE
Some 2005-2006 Mustangs built prior to 10/1/2005 may exhibit park brake cables that freeze in cold weather due to water intrusion, and subsequently not release. Under some conditions this could lead to dragging rear brakes. The rear sealing boot on the cable (located at the rear caliper attachment) could deteriorate prematurely which may permit water intrusion. In freezing temperatures this could bind the cable inside the casing, and not allow tension to be released from the caliper.
ACTION
Inspect the park brake cable and system components. If the rubber sealing boots show signs of deterioration, replace both rear park brake cables.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the park brake cable rubber sealing boots for deterioration.
a. Rubber sealing boots show signs of deterioration, go to Step 2.
b. All other go to Workshop Manual for normal diagnostics.
2. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 206-05 for park brake cable replacement.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
060504A 2005-2006 Mustang: 0.7 Hr.
Replace Both Park Brake
Cables After Inspecting
Rubber Sealing Boots (Do
Not Use With 2635A,
2635AT)
060504B 2005-2006 Mustang 1.1 Hrs.
Convertible: Replace Both
Park Brake Cables After
Inspecting Rubber Sealing
Boots (Do Not Use With
2635A, 2635AT)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2A635 30
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