Fixing E Brake after 8.8 swap

[TheDude]

Hi all, I just finished my 8.8 swap with the rear disks.

I have everything else working aside from the parking brake which, I would really like to have since its a manual..

 

My question is, do any of you know of a direct fit replacement parking brake cable that will work for this?

 

 

https://vimeo.com/109349196

[wvzj]

ZJ parking brake cables work perfect

[TheDude]

ZJ parking brake cables work perfect

Oh, really? I heard those worked for Cherokees but wasn't sure if the Comanche needed something different. Thanks, I'll try I out.

[Jeep Driver]

Get two of the passenger side, the drivers side is shorter by an inch or two and is slightly different.

[TheDude]

I had to order two driver side cable because they can't even get the passenger side.

 

Also, according to their descriptions, the difference in length is only .03"

[Jeep Driver]

I had to order two driver side cable because they can't even get the passenger side.

 

Also, according to their descriptions, the difference in length is only .03"

 

 

I just bought mine two months ago and they are readily available, still have the bags they came in if you want part numbers.

 

Drivers side is a stretch..........unless you know something I don't...........

[HOrnbrod]

The MJ left and right rear cables for both LWB and SWB use the same part number, 52006380. Both are the same length. To attach the cable to the Ford ebrake lever you can use a slotted Ford brake clevis.

 

[TheDude]

I'm talking about ZJ cables being basically the same length left to right, to use them on a Comanche with an 8.8.

 

Out of curiosity, what length are the stock cables suppose to be?

[Jeep Driver]

I'm talking about ZJ cables being basically the same length left to right, to use them on a Comanche with an 8.8.

 

Out of curiosity, what length are the stock cables suppose to be?

They are something like 52".........I'd have to look it up........I have replaced my stock cables with Raybestos cables when I had the D35........they are long.

 

 

The ZJ cables are something like 42 inches........and are already too short.

[HOrnbrod]

I'm talking about ZJ cables being basically the same length left to right, to use them on a Comanche with an 8.8.

 

Out of curiosity, what length are the stock cables suppose to be?

 

Why must you use ZJ cables? The MJ cables are right at 48".

[TheDude]

The stock MJ cables have the wrong end for my 8.8 with disks. I tried rigging it up but it doesn't work right.

[HOrnbrod]

The stock MJ cables have the wrong end for my 8.8 with disks. I tried rigging it up but it doesn't work right.

 

Do you have the Ford e-brake lever like the picture I posted above? You should. If so, then use the Ford clevis (the shiny thing) to connect them.

[Jeep Driver]

The stock MJ cables have the wrong end for my 8.8 with disks. I tried rigging it up but it doesn't work right.

And what Hornbrod is point out to you is the tabs at the end of the cable that convert the cable to disc cables.

 

The tabs are $35.

[TheDude]

Oh.. I see it now, that picture didn't come up for me before.

Will using that adapter work without a spring like shown in the picture?

I thought it needed the spring to full release the brake.

[HOrnbrod]

Ebay, $.99/ea:

 

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Brake-Clevis-Set-Ford-emergency-parking-brake-for-jaguar-wilwood-rearend-v8-/351196757620?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51c4f53e74&vxp=mtr

 

You can leave the spring on the cable or not. I did not because the ebrake has return springs internally and pulls the shoes back when released.

[Jeep Driver]

Ebay, $.99:

 

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Brake-Clevis-Set-Ford-emergency-parking-brake-for-jaguar-wilwood-rearend-v8-/351196757620?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51c4f53e74&vxp=mtr

 

You can leave the spring on the cable or not. I did not because the ebrake has return springs internally and pulls the shoes back when released.

That was not available when I was looking.

[TheDude]

That's great! And if leaving the cable off is good enough for you, it's good enough for me. Thanks for your help guys!

[HOrnbrod]

 

Ebay, $.99:

 

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Brake-Clevis-Set-Ford-emergency-parking-brake-for-jaguar-wilwood-rearend-v8-/351196757620?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51c4f53e74&vxp=mtr

 

You can leave the spring on the cable or not. I did not because the ebrake has return springs internally and pulls the shoes back when released.

That was not available when I was looking.

 

 

Me either. I just saw them on Ebay last week. I guess this guy fabs copies of the Lokar clevis.

[wvzj]

 

I'm talking about ZJ cables being basically the same length left to right, to use them on a Comanche with an 8.8.

Out of curiosity, what length are the stock cables suppose to be?

 

They are something like 52".........I'd have to look it up........I have replaced my stock cables with Raybestos cables when I had the D35........they are long.

 

 

The ZJ cables are something like 42 inches........and are already too short.

The ZJ cables length worked perfect on my shortbed, and I used a driver and passenger side without any problems.

[TheDude]

Ah, I forgot the most obvious difference with Comanche, LWB and SWB.

Mines a long bed which is why it needed to be longer than those.

[HOrnbrod]

Again:

 

The MJ left and right rear cables for both LWB and SWB use the same part number, 52006380. Both are the same length.

 

The difference is made up in the single cable from the turnbuckle to the foot pedal.

[TheDude]

Ha, I can't read today. I haven't much sleep since I stayed up late and then got up early to finish the swap. The. I spent the rest of the weekend moving out.