Parking Brake

[USMCMiller]

Ever since I did my 8.8 swap I never had my parking brake hooked up because I never need it. My brother in law tried to use it the other day and now the lever is stuck in the down position. I drove it like that fine for a day but this morning my brake light came on. I'd imagine because the lever is engaged. How can I release it?

 

[cmequestionu]

This may seem like a stupid question but have you tried the release handle? If that doesn't work it may be stuck and you have to get down there with a flashlight and figure out what is making it stick. Good luck.

 

[scotts90ranger]

pull up on the pedal while you pull on the release, if that doesn't work, get underneath and pull on the cable while you pull the release. I haven't hooked up my parking brake since I put the 8.8 in either and just leave the pedal down so it doesn't get in the way...

 

[Hagan]

I put a '93 F-150 8.8 in my Ranger and I hooked up the parking brake. It took about 20 minutes and it cost me $2 to extend it and I used my stock 7.5 parking brake cables. Why not just hook up the parking brake? I use boat ramps and I feel much better with a parking brake. Either way good luck!

 

[USMCMiller]

I got it. Was just jammed down. I'll probably hook it up in the near future

 

[Hagan]

Are the cables attached to the arm in the backing plates on the axle?