sgtfixit

I searched and could not seem to find mention of it...

Does anyone have a source (Other than Ford) for the e-brake release cable? All I need is the little cable. The handle side barrel separated from the cable. Ford quoted me $147 for the assembly.

My "fix" is not strong enough to hold for long. Tied a shoestring thru the eyelet on the e-brake handle for now.

OR does anyone have a better idea?

Thanks,
Mike
97 standard Cab 4X4

Red-Ford

Look it up on google / ebay / amazon.

Here is one on E-bay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-F150-Parking-Brake-Release-Handle-5L3Z-2783-A-/251983787620?hash=item3aab677664&vxp=mtr
You could also go to a scrap yard.

jstockert

Do you have a standard transmission? The reason I ask is I have an auto and have never used my e-brake. Don't even know if it works.

Jbrew

Same here, hardly ever used it because when I did, it caused more problems than it was worth. I got rid of the entire system many many years ago. You would be surprised how much all that weights..it's heavy! perhaps between 10 and 20 pounds.

jstockert

That 10 to 20 pounds probably turns into 40hp. Right.

Jbrew

Right, you got it, well close....only if I hit the jon just before the butt dyno.

jstockert

Hell after a good unload on the porcelain bus is good for 30hp on the butt dyno.

sgtfixit

Yeah...epay is an alternative...was hoping there was another "fix" out there. As for not using the e-brake...During my career (LEO 21yrs) I've responded to way too many "accidents" from folks who probably could have benefited from use of their "parking brake". An auto trans should NOT be used as a kickstand.

Happy Motorin',
Mike

Jbrew

I completely disagree, - in fact those folks who push that type of blame are looking to point the finger and that's the first thing that comes to their mind.
Surprised, - a person in your position would have fallen for that lol. For park to go out of a trans, -that would take some doing. A heavily designed chunk of metal (parking pawl)would have to break or key way would have to shear. What's more likely to happen is leaving the trans in drive relying solely upon the parking brake which IME. Or just forgetting to put the vehicle in park. That's definitely more of woman defect IME.

jstockert

Well Mike fork out the money and fix it. Quit bitching about what something cost if you have seen many accidents from people not using their e-brake. Quite frankly I really doubt your statement is true. If so you, who have seen many accidents from improper e-brake use, would fork out the money to fix without question.
Good Day
James
BTW I guess you probably get out of the shower to pee.