Re: IML: 67 Imp parking brake vacuum actuator

["Chris Strohmeyer" <chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thx all, but I think I may have used the wrong name for what I need. The vacuum actuator is mounted above the parking brake and it automatically releases the brake when the car is put into gear. It is a round can  approx. 3" in diameter and 2/14" thick. It has an flat arm sticking out of the bottom of it that attaches to the parking brake mechanism. Vacuum is applied to it when the car is put into gear, and it physically releases the brake. The rubber diaphragm appears to have come loose for about 1" of it's circumference, that's why I was wondering if there was a way to get it open.

I'd love to get a part # to track one down.

Thx,

Chris Strohmeyer

67 Imperial Convertible

----- Original Message -----

From: jason beinbrech

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Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 7:33 PM

Subject: Re: IML: 67 Imp parking brake vacuum actuator

Hey Chris,
Yes, you can open them up, BUT be very careful. There are little tiny pieces in there. A lot of the time, if you take it apart, clean it real good, it will work again. Good luck to you. I know Dick Benjamin has done it too.

On 2/18/07, Chris Strohmeyer <chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Can anyone please help me find the parking brake vacuum release actuator or
give me a part # so I can track a good one down?  I don't suppose there's a
practical way to open these up?
Any help would be much appreciated!

Chris Strohmeyer
67 Imperial Convertible
Petaluma, Cal.



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