I'm having a problem with my E-Brake not staying engaged. It's like the teeth are not engaging when it clicks down and then pops back up.
Is there an adjustment
E-Brake Pedal Releasing
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sargentrs
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Re: E-Brake Pedal Releasing
No adjustment at the pedal that I know of. The spring on the handle is what keeps the cam locked into the gear on the pedal. If that's weak, I can see it no having enough pressure to keep it engaged.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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bellamor
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Re: E-Brake Pedal Releasing
The single most common reason your parking brake won't engage is a need to adjust the brake shoes. The cable must attach to both rear brakes for your parking brake to work -- if it attaches to just one side, the brake will engage but feel loose, and the car will roll on a hill.