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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: Swindle on January 19, 2016, 08:33:10 PM

Title: Vacuum release for emergency brake 85 bird
Post by: Swindle on January 19, 2016, 08:33:10 PM
Where can I find and replace the vacuum switch for the emergency brake release?
Where is it located. Where can o order one
Title: Vacuum release for emergency brake 85 bird
Post by: Haystack on January 19, 2016, 09:58:16 PM
I believe it is on the colum shift hardware under the dash.

 Most of the time it is the plastic vacuum lines that get brittle and break.
Title: Vacuum release for emergency brake 85 bird
Post by: jcassity on January 19, 2016, 11:16:16 PM
correct,,
my little check valve failed on me one day and i had a huge vac leak under the dash.
i pulled over and quickly bypassed the auto ebrake and have not bothered hooking it up since.

better engineering money could have been put towards a drink holder solution if you ask me,, LOL

you will find the same pieces parts in other ford cars,, but no i have not found this part in parts stores yet. 

Oddly , my ford bronco has the same check valve setup for some reason but it does not have auto ebrake.
Title: Vacuum release for emergency brake 85 bird
Post by: jandmmustangs on January 20, 2016, 05:44:41 PM
The check valve on the bronco is for the cruise control deactivation. When you have the cruise on and press the brake pedal is drops the cruise out.