parking/e-brake help: just failed inspection
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parking/e-brake help: just failed inspection
so the truck just failed due to the e-brake not working. the cable has tension and the pedal locks, and will keep the truck from roll on flat ground. but when any gas is applied or on a hill it doesnt work. i've never messed with e-brake's and htis is the only thread i found regarding, but its for 04-08 and i wasnt sure if there is a difference.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ke-repair.html
i'd like to try and fix it myself, but im a bit pressed for time and need it done in a week before a road-trip. so what all would be involved, or whats a good estimate of what a shop would charge? thanks!
https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ke-repair.html
i'd like to try and fix it myself, but im a bit pressed for time and need it done in a week before a road-trip. so what all would be involved, or whats a good estimate of what a shop would charge? thanks!
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The e-brake is essentially a drum brake housed inside the (rear) rotors. When I got my truck, the e-brake didn't work, so I took the wheels off, removed the caliper and bracket,then the rotor. There was absolutely no meat on the e-shoes. Check this out and adjust accordingly. It's not hard work... just a little time consuming.
Good Luck
Good Luck
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we tried to get it off with a rubber mallet and had no luck at all. will try again, gonna go ahead and order parts now. not sure what else i will need other than the shoes
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Damn. So I'll need two hardware kits and two shoes? Prays cost is jumping higher than I expected. Gotta love how this stiff happens at the worst times. Damn near $100
#10
That's about right for parts, the hardware kit could be optional, but for the little extra, it's nice using new stuff. I've done this fix alot and plan on doing it again soon, real easy. It takes maybe an hour to do and it'll cost you $100 so both ways you're better off than taking it to someone.
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That's about right for parts, the hardware kit could be optional, but for the little extra, it's nice using new stuff. I've done this fix alot and plan on doing it again soon, real easy. It takes maybe an hour to do and it'll cost you $100 so both ways you're better off than taking it to someone.
the part that sucks is having to spend my last saturday off before starting a new job working on the truck
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Edit: Shoulda scrolled down to read the rest..... my bad
Last edited by Red02FX4; 03-02-2011 at 10:08 PM.
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Yeah, the shoes are sold in packages of 2, so I bought 2 Pairs. And the hardware kit does cover both sides.
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