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Hi I thought I read somewhere about a parking brake relocation kit but I can't seem to find it. I rarely use the parking brake if ever and I would love to have that floorspace back for a cooler or some other use. Thanks
Has anyone found a parking brake relocation kit?
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MOTOXhauler,
Mine was removed and replaced with a electric push button, in the dash, by my mobility up fitter. Expensive, but was required and the VA paid for it. Thought I saw something while researching availability, of just relocating wiring & handle to under the dash, but not real sure.
Semper Fi
Mine was removed and replaced with a electric push button, in the dash, by my mobility up fitter. Expensive, but was required and the VA paid for it. Thought I saw something while researching availability, of just relocating wiring & handle to under the dash, but not real sure.
Semper Fi
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Thanks USMC Vet! yes , looking for a cable or cheap alternative. thanks Alarmist too.
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I did a passenger seat swivel from and there was nothing to it, so after reading the above post and thinking about not wanting to have a higher seat then necessary, I took the driver seat (not powered) and took a look at the ebrake install. No problem for moving it down. I ordered another swivel from Swivelsrus, lowered the ebrake, installed the swivel, re-installed the seat and viola! Tis done. Very easy and straight forward. The hardest part was trimming the lower plastic shroud to fit back on over the brake. I just took my time and its pretty good....no complaints from the boss.
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Thanks Driley I have a feeling that's the best I'm going to get, however I was really looking to move it further away from that usable area then just down a few inches, I think I'm asking for a lot
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If you do a Google search for "electric e brake" you'll find several options.
Here's one: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Power...kInqFFAwLTgdo04gG9kmRk6sd8UQ-P1caMaAlYK8P8HAQ
This one is 399.00 and they range up to around 599.00.
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Here's one: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Power...kInqFFAwLTgdo04gG9kmRk6sd8UQ-P1caMaAlYK8P8HAQ
This one is 399.00 and they range up to around 599.00.
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thanks
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re: Very poor planning on ford's part.
I wonder what commercial users especially those with a partition think? I am under impression these are commercial vehicles?
Greg Hayden
Vista, CA USA
I wonder what commercial users especially those with a partition think? I am under impression these are commercial vehicles?
Greg Hayden
Vista, CA USA
Here is link to DIY parking brake Lower/ relocate -
http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/camper-vans-conversions/21017-driver-swivel-seat-install.html
http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/camper-vans-conversions/21017-driver-swivel-seat-install.html
Since Ford already announced they were making a change to 2017 Transit to make it easier to move to back of van, I think I would wait to see what they revise. Whatever they do, it may involve the emergency brake. I'm just guessing though because the emergency brake is so much in the way.
I agree with Greg -- Ford dropped the ball in this part of design. Even though E-Series has a huge engine doghouse, getting in and out of seats is much easier. And when seats swivel back you don't feel like you're sitting on floor (since E-Series has flat floor).
I agree with Greg -- Ford dropped the ball in this part of design. Even though E-Series has a huge engine doghouse, getting in and out of seats is much easier. And when seats swivel back you don't feel like you're sitting on floor (since E-Series has flat floor).
I totally agree - the E-brake location is terrible. It's such a hindrance moving from the driver seat to the back of the vehicle.
https: //www . amazon . com / American-Shifter-495-Remote-Emergency/dp/B005R927XW
(i had to modify link because the forum rules aren't letting me post it. remove spaces)
I think I'll try it when i get some bandwidth (which may be awhile).
https: //www . amazon . com / American-Shifter-495-Remote-Emergency/dp/B005R927XW
(i had to modify link because the forum rules aren't letting me post it. remove spaces)
I think I'll try it when i get some bandwidth (which may be awhile).
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nice find! wish there was a cheaper option then $275. i almost never use that brake, surely dont need a power brake option.
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i could care less about the E brake handle, its got a nice long handle, seems easy to operate, plus i knew i was buying a commercial vehicle when i bought it! (walk thru partition, camper conversion, no swivel seat, size 13 shoe)
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Yes very true.
My guess is that the Transit designers were highly competent and inspired but not really "van people".
"Van people" know that space is for the cooler.
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I hope you are right! In the olden days I would totally agree. But now 'adays, multiple computer sensors seem to be attached to every function of the vehicle. You never know when a seemingly benign modification is going to throw 20 computer errors
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