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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 02:55 PM
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Parking brake question.

Hi All,

Just got a 74 F100 in the UK, manuals in the post so hence me asking questions here...

The parking brake works in so much as the cable is attached to the rear brakes. What doesn't happen is that the rachet mechanism doesn't catch the pedal to hold it in to position.

I have looked at it (in the cab) and there doesn't appear to be anyway to 'lose' parts from it so can anyone point me to a diagram or explain how it is meant to work...

I can then see how many parts are missing from mine!

Regards - Paul

 
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Parking brake question.

I think you will find that the ratchet pawl is off to the side of the sector(?) gear and not engaging. You might be able to coax it back into position.
 
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