wait, i just cut the spring out and tac welded the handle to the 2nd tooth.
whats this about cutting the tab on the top pawl off? i haven't driven it yet so i don't know if i did this right now. please clue me in on what that statement means
Thanks! I actually did something similar to it except I welded on the outside
where the cable rides on and the parking brake frame= same thing just diff welding points. Thanks alot.
By the way I know there is prob a writte up somewhere, else here just could'nt find it. I don't know how to get all the info together and combine it into one archive. many other members could use this info.
Great info, hopefully this will cure my ebrake troubles! Put the new cables on for the rear discs, pulled the handle 3 times before it held, then wouldnt release until I manually released it under the car. Time for the mod! Glad I used the search button haha.
I did my brakes years ago without the mod, and got it to work fairly well, but they eventually got to the point they would not hold, even after adjusting them. I pulled the handle ALL the way up still no go. A friend modded an extra 2003 handle he had for me and I installed it with new cables. So far, the new modded handle has worked much better.
If you look at the Ford M-2300-K install instructions, it shows pictures and instructions on what needs to be done. It also provides part numbers for the adjustable brake cable.