f150 handbrake only working on one side?

[djo2267]

i have a f150 4.6 1997 and the handbrake is only working on the rear left, i have checked the cable and seems ok, any ideas. can there be a problem with the connection to the shoe?

[djo2267]

sorry forgot to ask what bulb number do i need for headlights.

[OLDS]

Usually a broken cable inside the drum. Small and cheap. If it is, replace the other side as well.

[djo2267]

thanks for your reply,is it a seperate cable to the main cable? how long roughly is it?

[darbyweb]

If its the same assembly as a 2003 - have you taken up the slack with the adjuster in the hub ?

Mine failed MOT for exactly same reason - tightened it up with the adjuster and passed fine.

Its on the back inside a little black rubber cover - a cog thing that you flick up or down with a screwdriver


Dean.

[OLDS]

It's a small cable, 3-4 -5 inches. It is the adjustment cable. They break often and it won't adjust. It really means the brake is not working at all, hydraulic or cable.

Pull off the drum, and you'll see right away.

[djo2267]

ok thanks, i will have a look at the adjuster cable. do you know what size bulb i need for replacement on headlights. thanks dave

Edited by djo2267 on Monday 26th November 00:02

[AdeTuono]

djo2267 said:

ok thanks, i will have a look at the adjuster cable. do you know what size bulb i need for replacement on headlights. thanks dave

Edited by djo2267 on Monday 26th November 00:02

You could have a look at the headlight bulb while you're looking at the handbrake cable, since it's been four days since you first asked and no-one's replied.

Well, that's what I would do...

[Captain Cadillac]

Headlamp? 9007

[shovelheadrob]

The right hand cable can seize up, usually where it has been in close proximity to the exhaust, the heat makes the outer casing brittle which leads to cracking then water ingress, I'm sure you can work out the rest.

[OLDS]

darbyweb said:

If its the same assembly as a 2003 - have you taken up the slack with the adjuster in the hub ?

Mine failed MOT for exactly same reason - tightened it up with the adjuster and passed fine.

Its on the back inside a little black rubber cover - a cog thing that you flick up or down with a screwdriver


Dean.

Your adjustment cables are probably broken.