F8.8 is in ! But I have an e-brake question...

[mwilsher]

I have my Ford 8.8 in but... no e-brakes. I know that
ZJ brake cables are supposed to work. I think I read some where that ZJ with rear disc brakes. Sooo
what ZJ will have a disc in the rear , I assume the v-8 models will but what about the 4.0L models.

Also anoy other cheap e-brake cable donars I
can look at? P plan to hit a u-pull soon and need to know what to look for with out too much hassle.

Thanks

[JEEP_TJ_FREAK]

Stock TJ units work fine on TJs, really with the way the system works I don't see why anyone's stock cables wouldn't work.

Unless you have soo much lift that the stock cable isn't long enough.

[Dev Dev 23]

If you have a YJ, forget the ZJ cables. That only works for TJ's. Your options include, but aren't limited to, re-using the ones from your D35, using the ones from the 8.8, or get the MORE ones. There's a lot of info on all these ideas, just search.
Devin

[jeeptoy91]

Loop your existing cables around the e-brake actuator arm and clamp the cable with a small cable clamp. You will need to trim the spring at the end of the cable a little bit so the arm can move enough to truly work.

I have been running this set up for months now and it works great.

[Hackle]

The last two 8.8 installs we did we just used the 8.8 cables and made a 2" spacer for the one cable to even them out. Works great and it was cheap.

[jeepik]

MORE e-brake cables,


super beefy, bolt in and are not that expensive

[DanH]

WHat did you do for the regular brake lines? user the ford lines, or install new ones?

[Dev Dev 23]

I had to run all new lines. You've seen the pic I have of how I did the T-block on POR and the explanation. DanH, do you have more specific questions or do you have a general idea of how you're going to do it?
Devin

[DanH]

Your post on POR is great. Just looking at what other people have done. Trying to find the easiest way out :)

Thanks again!