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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1982CAPRI L6-200 3.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLADJUSTMENTS
1982 Mercury Capri L6-200 3.3L
Brakes and Traction Control: Adjustments
1982 Mercury Capri L6-200 3.3LSECTION Adjustments
Fig. 5 Parking brake adjustment:
1. Release parking brake.
2. Place transmission in Neutral and raise vehicle until rear wheels clear floor.
3. Tighten adjusting nut on equalizer rod at the control, Fig. 5, to cause the rear wheel brakes to drag.
4. Loosen adjusting nut until rear brakes are just free.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.