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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-21-2014, 03:04 PM
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Posted By Chance
Re: How strong should E-350 parking brake be?

Mike, like I said, it looks like a full float to me. Maybe not quite 4 inches sticking through wheel but probably over 3 inches anyway. Unless Dana has completely redesigned the axles internally,...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-21-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,309
Posted By Chance
Re: How strong should E-350 parking brake be?

May also be due to drum brakes can be made more powerful with same amount of mechanical force. My old Mustang with drum brakes didn't even have power booster and it stopped well. With disc brakes...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-21-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,309
Posted By Chance
Re: How strong should E-350 parking brake be?

This problem is inherent to any live axle with drum brakes. You may have not noticed on your cars because they didn't have as much weight to hold back, or made as much torque to overpower the rear...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-20-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,309
Posted By Chance
Re: How strong should E-350 parking brake be?

Agree. I'm thinking new pads (again) and turned drums might do it. Probably should have insisted on turning drums last time instead of good cleaning to de-oil.

Seems like a bad design if oil...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-20-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,309
Posted By Chance
Re: How strong should E-350 parking brake be?

I had the seals replaced along with shoes at same time. They supposedly removed all remaining oil from drum/disc before reassembly. After they got done and adjusted it it was not much better at...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-19-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,309
Posted By Chance
How strong should E-350 parking brake be?

Before I try to fix the problem, I'd like to know if 2001 E-350 parking brakes ever hold strong. Since I bought the van almost 10 years ago, the parking brakes have been much much weaker than in any...
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