Emergency brake ford 460

[bobfo]

Have a 1997 National 35' with ford 460. The brake is adjusted as far as possible but does not hold. I have detailed instructions on how to rebuild but they call for a lot of tools not available to me. Does anyone know of a source to obtain a rebuilt unit? This the drum betweed transmission and drive train.

Thanks for any help.

bobfo

[subford]

You could always get a used one from a salvage yard.
I would think you could also get a rebuilt one from a Ford dealer.

[RLS7201]

It doesn't really require special tools if you're a gear head. I've had mine apart and re-sealed it. Sadly, you need to do a complete disassembly to change the shoes.
Here's a link to a company that sells parts and reman ZF brake assemblies.
ZF Brake Replacement Parts

Richard
95 Bounder F53

[bobfo]

Thanks Bill and Richard,

A rebuilt unit is around $700. WOW. Think I will take a second look at doing it myself. Have no leaks or bearing noise, just need to replace the pads.
bobfo

[Pirate]

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Originally Posted by bobfo Thanks Bill and Richard, A rebuilt unit is around $700. WOW. Think I will take a second look at doing it myself. Have no leaks or bearing noise, just need to replace the pads. bobfo

LOL. That rebuilt price wouldn't look so bad after getting a quote from Ford to replace that unit. Around $1100 several years ago.

[frankdamp]

Before you really get your knickers in a twist, check the adjuster on the parking brake cable. On one of my Ford cars a few years back, I had the same problem. A few minutes with Liquid Wrench spray and a couple of wrenches adjusting the cable solved it.

Just my six-penn'orth.

[RLS7201]

Here's another source for rebuilt ZF parking brakes.
ZBAG - Zumbrota Bearing & Gear - ZF Parking Brakes

Richard

[Pirate]

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Originally Posted by RLS7201 Here's another source for rebuilt ZF parking brakes. ZBAG - Zumbrota Bearing & Gear - ZF Parking Brakes Richard

The website shows up to 2005. Does anyone know what is different after that? I looked all over my 2006 and it looks just like my old 97 brake unit does.

[tderonne]

I think the output shaft changed on the 5R110 trans.

[bobfo]

Rebuilt units from All State $699.00
From Zumbrota gear $975.00
Going to order gaskets and shoes from al state and give it a go.
bobfo

[RLS7201]

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Originally Posted by bobfo Rebuilt units from All State $699.00 From Zumbrota gear $975.00 Going to order gaskets and shoes from al state and give it a go. bobfo

Don't forget to order the seals. You'll most likely distroy them gettting the brake assebmle apart.

Richard