What am I missing on the E-brake system

[bossbob]

I ordered a new front cable for the 86, should have taken a closer look. I now need to order one of the rear cables and find out what's missing to connect it all.

Does anyone have a diagram of the cable system under the truck. I see where the 2 rear cables work their way through the frame, and I can see how the front cable will work its way to the back. But I am missing the bracket and adjusters that connect it all.

I have the Hayes manual and the Clymer, neither really gives a good illustration.

THanks again,

 

[RonD]

It is called the parking brake equalizer

Image here: https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fo..._a056be4aef73795fcd7b3d1aa195e66758573ccd.jpg

There are a few ways they did the same thing, not sure what you will have in 1986
All use similar setup to get equal pressure on TWO cables from ONE cable


There is this type, where the front cable has thread end: http://www.boyandjeep.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/park-brake.jpg

This one is fairly common on pre-1990: http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/pics/ford88_ebrake_cable21_720.jpg

 

[bossbob]

Any idea where I can get on like this

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fo..._a056be4aef73795fcd7b3d1aa195e66758573ccd.jpg

Or is the junk yard going to be the best bet.

 

[RonD]

Wrecking yard may have it but will be rusted out

Try Bronco Graveyard: http://shop.broncograveyard.com/Parking-Brake-F150/products/379/

Could be parts will work on Rangers

They don't show it in the Ranger section: http://shop.broncograveyard.com/Park-Brake-Ranger/products/436/

 

[RayInStl]

I think you're looking for #4 in this diagram. If so LMC truck had it.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fr/full.aspx?Page=89

 

[bossbob]

I just found a few rangers online at my local pickapart, I'm going to go check them out later this week.

They have a 85, 88, and 89.

Mine is a 86, I'm sure I should find something that should work, right?