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10-25-2006 11:26 PM #1
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I have the same problem, the E-Brake parts are missing from my Maverick 8" also. I notice my local pick and pull has a couple mavericks, I hope I can find what I need there. I don't know how much luck you will have finding them at a dealer. The Maverick rear ends are popular because they are one of the narrowest made.
PatOf course, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong!
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10-26-2006 07:29 AM #2
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Had the same problem but your local Ford dealer can still get everything you need ( or they did for mine with no problem ) and yes 70's era Maverick.
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10-26-2006 07:54 AM #3
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If you're shopping in a salvage yard or craigslist and other classifieds, early V8 Mustangs and Mustang II's use the 8" also.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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10-26-2006 11:57 AM #4
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I just went to my shop to see if I still had a pair of those e-brake levers but it appears they were either trashed or swap meeted. I only have a couple of 'punkins' with 2.79 and 3.00 gears and a 9" with 3.70's left to get rid of someday.
Most Granada's and even the lowly Pinto's used the 8" rear. Also, an early 9" had the same arrangement as well and, if not mistaken 10" x 1.75 brakes which may also work. Ford was not especially innovative in the '50s '60s and '70s between model driveline hardware
Carquest found a set of levers for me a few years ago - did you try NAPA?Dave 
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10-26-2006 09:51 PM #5
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thanks for all the info...
Will stop at a local Ford Dealer tomorrow. After that, I'll try NAPA then Carquest.
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11-01-2006 08:57 PM #6
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Just an update...
It took me a little longer to get over to my local Ford dealer, but I finally made it and they tell me that they can get all the parts I'm missing for the E-Brake, I'll be stopping there again tomorrow (have to pre-pay before they order them).
If you want I can list the Ford part numbers so if anybody else is in this situation, you can just walk into your local Ford dealer and tell them what to order.
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11-02-2006 05:55 AM #7
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List 'em - a lot of guys have found that the 8" is an excellant alternative to the more expensive 9" for a street run car - and is capable of handling 400Hp
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