FORD EBRAKE TRANSMISSION FAILURE

John&Joey wrote:

Pirate wrote:
And the point is?

First point is to determine if the unit does self fill, which when you see the layout of it I would doubt very much. Second point is simply showing the brake pad assemble and the fact that this is what more then likely destroys the unit. I would assume that some (and I do know of a few) will drive off with the e-brake on for a short distance. This more then likely destroys the ATF which in turns destroys the unit. I doubt very much that it leaks out of the unit.

Last point is the one that Fireup stated. Anything that is built can be unbuilt and rebuilt. There really isn't that many components in the e-brake and it really doesn't appear like a NASA design.

So did you ever check your unit to see if it was overfilled?

Finally got around to checking the fluid. It was right to the bottom of the fill hole, right where I left it 2 years ago. I tried to squirt in a bit but it wouldn't take it. It was overfilled the first time I checked it but obviously it is not receiving new fluid now from the tranny.