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Jun 12, 2010 | 12:14 PM

deercreek1

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Stuck E - brake

Any of you have one of the rear emergancy brakes stuck on your F350? Mine is pretty much smoked as of today so I need to replace but am unsure if the cable has rusted and stuck or something else has gone wrong.

Jun 12, 2010 | 12:21 PM

gearloose1

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Not unusual if you rarely use the emergency brake.

That is why you should always use it at least once a month and keep it lubricated.

Jun 12, 2010 | 12:32 PM

deercreek1

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Lubricate where?

Jun 12, 2010 | 12:50 PM

gearloose1

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It is a cable, so follow the cable and everywhere.

Grease, WD-40, motorcycle chain lube...

Know possible corrosion spots are the outer cable housing in the rear.

All the way into the brake drum / disc assembly.

Jun 12, 2010 | 01:44 PM

Ryanr

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thanks gearloose1.This would even happen though i haven't used the e-brake in months or even attempted to do so??Meaning stick or drag all of a sudden while driving.