2002-2005 Ford Explorer Parking Brake Cable Torque Specs

4.6L V8

Applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:1.7 hours

Torque Values (21 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Bleeder Screw	17	13	—
Bleeder Screw	17	13	—
Bleeder Screw	17	13	—
⚠️ Bracket Bolts	127	94	—
Bracket Bolts	127	94	—
Bracket Bolts	127	94	—
Cable Bracket Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Cable Bracket Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Cable Bracket Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Caliper Bolts	110	81	—
Caliper Bolts	110	81	—
Caliper Bolts	110	81	—
⚠️ Equalizer Nut	15	11	Adjust for proper tension \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Equalizer Nut	15	11	Adjust for proper tension \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Equalizer Nut	15	11	Adjust for proper tension \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—

The primary torque specification for parking brake cable on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).

There are 21 torque specifications for parking brake cable on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.