Replacing the parking brake release pull
 

The plastic handle for my parking brake release came off. Any suggestions for replacements?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregjsmith/6883862149/

Re: Replacing the parking brake release pull
 

I would guess that you could go to a junk yard and get the handle.
Kenny

The handle is molded into the release rod, which is riveted/permanently connected to the pedal assembly.

I got an entire assembly from somebody scrapping their ranger, so I didn't have to remove it. I haven't installed it yet, that is about the next task on my list.

....at least on 98+.

Here's a photo that shows how the release handle is molded on the release bar:

http://img.tapatalk.com/185bdad3-5dce-4d76.jpg

And the assembly with a missing handle:

http://img.tapatalk.com/185bdad3-5de8-17f6.jpg

Re: Replacing the parking brake release pull
 

That's exactly the problem. the handle is molded onto the shaft.

How hard is it to replace the whole assembly.

Re: Replacing the parking brake release pull
 

If the broken piece still fits together cleanly with the rest of the handle, you might be able to do what I did:

Just position the broken piece back where it came from, then wrap a plastic cable-tie around the shaft to hold it in place and tighten it as much as you can with your fingers.

Now you have to tighten the cable-tie FIRMLY. This can take a little creativity with channel locks and vise-grips. I placed the part on a step, fed the cable-tie through the channel locks, then stood on them so I could pull the loose end through with the vise-grips. You should be able to get 2-3 more clicks of tightening this way if you do it right.

Now you can cut off the excess and you'll have a very strong, structurally-reinforced handle again that you can simply press-fit back onto the shaft. This worked very nicely in my case.

Re: Replacing the parking brake release pull
 

i have same problem can'tr find brake release handle replacement...does anyone know anywhere online or what the size of the thread of the meal dowl that it goes on is?

thinking of making one..local junkyard want $50!

1996 ranger xlt

Re: Replacing the parking brake release pull
 

Have an 07 Ranger built in Argentina. Quad Cab full four door, diesel,4x4.
The parking brake handle is missing. It has a wire in a L shape not a ball or molded end. I can just pull the L shaped end but want a proper handle. any thoughts

Re: Replacing the parking brake release pull quick fix
 

used a small hose clamp and a nice ring, works well and looks good cheap too, all you see is the ring hanging

Re: Replacing the parking brake release pull
 

On the parts truck, I used a bolt cutter to cut the flat lever that the pull is rivited to. Then there's 2 or so screws near the handle. Ground the rivet off on the bench grinder, drilled hole slightly oversized (the rivit is stepped).

On my truck, i used an angle grinder to remove the rivet from the flat lever. Took the new handle to ace hardware, pieced together basically a hollow shaft that fit through the holes cut to length with a screw and nylon nut with some washers to hold it together. Something like that.

Eventually I'll get a whole spare assembly.

Does the assembly just unbolt on the '96?

Re: Replacing the parking brake release pull
 

Hey pal. Same problem here. Ford Ranger 2000 4x4 4 door (i'm form Argentina) and I broke the piece of plastic. I cannot find the replacement. It's not a big deal because I can remove the parking break but is a pain in the *ss try to find the L LOL. Did you find a solution for this?

Re: Replacing the parking brake release pull my fix
 

hose clamp and ring or two

Re: Replacing the parking brake release pull
 

I replaced mine for $ 24.99 on ebay. Just search for, “parking brake release handle replacement” on ebay. It installed really easy and took about 30 seconds. Works great and you don't have to remove or install the inside parking brake assembly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-RANGER....c100005.m1851