When I went to use my E-brake today, I pressed down and it wouldn't lock down. I didn't even hear the clicking like I use to.
I am not sure what broke. Any suggestions?
Check the locking PALL and spring. They sometimes break and then the pedal wont hold. The pedal assembly is very reliable but in a manual tranny car there is a lot of wear on the E BRAKE components. Much more than an auto tranny car. Just from use. Closely inspect it and see what is up with it.
Thank you for your help. So it looks like a piece of metal broke off from the bracket that holds the spring. When I press the E-brake i can see the notches for a piece of metal to slide across them to make it stay but I dont see any piece of metal from the bracket that would go into the notches. Where can I find a replacement bracket?
Recycler or salvage yard. I would think T-Bird, Cougar, Mark VII, and maybe some of the bid body cars like Towncars, Grand Marquis, or Crown Vics of the 80's vintage might work as well.
Darren
Dang I was hoping my mech could help me find one. No luck... maybe this weekend I can hit the yards....
Here is something we use. It is great. Because of the caliber of our builds we have no room sometimes for a E BRAKE pedal assembly. So this is the ticket. You can use it and hook up the drivers cable only if you live in a state that does not inspect. Or a hydraulic line locking system. We also use them. Just some thing you might be interested in!!
http://www.hotrodhotline.com/e-stopp-e-brake-system-faqs
http://www.mico.com/products/lever-lock