emergency brake

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:36 pm

im not sure if there is a write up on here or not, but i need to know how to redo my e-brake setup. im almost positive the drum has to come of correct? its up front that the e-brake is mounted right? if u can link to a step by step it would be much appreciated, or just a basic idea?

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:39 pm

what is the problem does the pedal go down and not come back up? or does it not engage? or does the pedal not go down at all?

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:41 pm

sorry, the pedal operated perfectly, but the brake does not engage.

Post by **FORDification** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:56 pm

The emergency brake setup starts at the pedal assembly inside the cab. There is a cable which runs from the pedal assembly to the halfway point of the truck underneath, where it hooks into an equalizer. There are then two cables which extend from the equalizer back to each rear wheel, entering through the rear side of the brake backing plate. Each cable hooks into the internal brake mechanism behind the drum.

I'd start first by having someone operate the e-brake inside the cab while you're underneath, watching the cable(s). Make sure they're not broke or out of adjustment. (There is adjustment for them at the equalizer.)

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:24 pm

i will do this tomorrow afternoon if possible, tomorrow night for sure.

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:33 pm

sounds like an adjustment problem then either at the middle of the truck like kieth said or possibly the brake adjuster in the drums.

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:58 am

well, it works on flat surface, ALLL the way pushed down, like if im in neutral and someone is pushin me ever so slightly, it will stop it. but its not a e-brake by any means.

stockr · Post by **stockr** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:10 am

can some post up a pic from the middle of the cab...where the equalizer is at...my cable was loose when i checked it out...but i cant find a way to connect...i think i am missing a piece....

thanks

jor · Post by **jor** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:14 am

Here's a photo of the equalizer. There's a nut on that long bolt and that's what you use to adjust the brake cable tension. They stretch over time and that may be your problem. As long as you're down there, you might as well take it out and get it all cleaned up. It will improve your gas mileage and make your truck go faster too.
jor

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:21 pm

i dont doubt u, but how does tightening my ebrake cable make my truck faster?

jzjames · Post by **jzjames** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:35 pm

-cleaning it all up so its freed up an not dragging definately will.

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:36 pm

well, that makes sense

stockr · Post by **stockr** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:26 pm

yep im missing a piece...all i have is that long braket( 2"x6" ).. thanks for posting the pic....

Post by **FORDification** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:38 pm

Here's another view:

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:13 pm

mine looks different than that, its like its spring loaded or something. but it is tight now, after me turning it a few times, and nothing happened. where should i go next?

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