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tightening the parking brake cable?

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Old 01-10-2009, 10:37 PM
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theres some areas in town i wont park my car, the cable could really be tightened up. If anyone can tell me where i can do this on my 95 gt i would appriciate it. rather have an idea where it is then start pulling things apart, thanks.
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Old 01-13-2009, 04:58 PM
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Usually the cable runs along the undercairrage close to or around the driveshaft.there should be a tightener on it somewhere,if not Advanced auto has brake cable adjustors in the help section. If you could get the car on a lift, you can find the cable easy. If no lift, a good jack that will go high enough for you to crawl all the way under will work.
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Old 01-13-2009, 08:12 PM
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i actually found out surfing the web that ford had a recall for the parking brake self adjustment for 1995 mustangs equipped with manual trans (or something in the parking brake assembly) im in the process to find out if i qualify for this, but thanks for the reply
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generally the adjustment is down on the handle under console, I may be wrong, but I'd make sure the rear calipers are working since the e -brake is part of the screw type calipers on sn-95's
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Old 01-13-2009, 10:48 PM
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thats what i though, i had removed the center console of my girls S197 to do some stereo work and saw and adjuster on it which made me think if i had this as well? I know the rear breaks, as well as front and ABS system, are in good shape i had to hit em pretty hard a few nights ago to stop for a deer. thanks again though
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