E brake

[korg70kbc]

recently, it goes to the floor. I live on a hill. kInda need it.....what do I do?

[SCUFFY828]

check the adjustment first at the rear weels , there are slots in behind the backing plate to access adjusters , if are adjusted ok, then park brake assembly is probably bad , they are actualy real common to break on super duty truck, and are no fun to put in

[korg70kbc]

thanks, I'll check that, then maybe, change priorities...again....LOL

[Goose350]

What about when it goes to the floor a couple of times and then it catches the third time ( when it catches it works really well)

[korg70kbc]

Originally Posted by SCUFFY828

check the adjustment first at the rear weels , there are slots in behind the backing plate to access adjusters , if are adjusted ok, then park brake assembly is probably bad , they are actualy real common to break on super duty truck, and are no fun to put in

and how do I know if they r adjusted correctly? ANd I c 3 screws? which is which? Do I do this on the flat? etc. this is frustrating. I'm sorry u have to teach me this, its PURELY out of necessity at this point

[korg70kbc]

Originally Posted by Goose350

What about when it goes to the floor a couple of times and then it catches the third time ( when it catches it works really well)

FUNNY MAN!!! Funny thing is I thought at 1st I was getting really weak!! Then when it hit the floor, I realized there was a problem......stupid girls.....

[SCUFFY828]

Originally Posted by Goose350

What about when it goes to the floor a couple of times and then it catches the third time ( when it catches it works really well)

that is the brake ratchet assembly goin bad , like i said before they are bad to go out

Originally Posted by korg70kbc

and how do I know if they r adjusted correctly? ANd I c 3 screws? which is which? Do I do this on the flat? etc. this is frustrating. I'm sorry u have to teach me this, its PURELY out of necessity at this point

not a scew , its a dial adjustment , its really hard to explain, the shoes have to have a slight drag on them, its best to have the rear end off the round so you can spin the wheels and feel the drag

Originally Posted by Goose350

What about when it goes to the floor a couple of times and then it catches the third time ( when it catches it works really well)

If it goes to the floor several times then pops back up and then catches it is the ratchet assembly that is worn. Like Scuff said! But what does he know.

[korg70kbc]

YIPHEE!!! it makes since though, it feels like a ratchet!!! dam it!! k thanks

[korg70kbc]

Originally Posted by Jon

If it goes to the floor several times then pops back up and then catches it is the ratchet assembly that is worn. Like Scuff said! But what does he know.

it doesn't 'pop up' yet, but I have to push it to the floor to stick. Better get the chocks off the boat.....