release for parking brake

25

Asked by dhdragon Jun 26, 2008 at 09:25 PM about the 1968 Ford Thunderbird

Question type: General

Just bought a 68 T-bird. I don't see a parking brake release. Can someone tell me where it is or how the parking brake gets released.
Frank

5 Answers

83,835

Believe these were vacuum-actuated like the older Caddies. Kicked off when you put the vehicle into drive. Typically there was a hidden small handle under the driver's side dash in case the vacuum operated function failed.

10 people found this helpful.
70

a vacuum power unit will release the parking brakes automatically when the transmission selector moves into any drive position with the engine running, not neutral or park engine running and no position engine off. the lever mentioned by littlehorn is on the pedal mount in front of and just below the vacuum power unit.

7 people found this helpful.
10

This information from littlehorn and chapito saved us $$$ when we pulled out our 64 Thunderbird from the barn. WoW! The little lever was just where you said it would be and wasn't hard to push away from you to release the brake. You made our day!! Now if we could only find the rat that's hiding somewhere inside!!!!

1 people found this helpful.
60

I can not seem to find out how to relese the e break on my 66 Thunderbird....i thought would b the little button on the bottom of the e break but was the high beam lights witch is kinda odd...but will someone please explain

6 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Thunderbird

Looking for a Used Thunderbird in your area?

CarGurus has 799 nationwide Thunderbird listings starting at $6,595.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1968 Ford Thunderbird

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Larry Sturgis
    Reputation
    2,960
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,080
  • #3
    MrBlueOval
    Reputation
    1,570
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
895 Great Deals out of 22,279 listings starting at $1,000
Used Chevrolet Corvette
780 Great Deals out of 12,504 listings starting at $3,200
Used Chevrolet Camaro
586 Great Deals out of 9,082 listings starting at $4,289
Used Lincoln Continental
40 Great Deals out of 602 listings starting at $9,660
Used Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
36 Great Deals out of 544 listings starting at $22,990
Used Chevrolet Impala
282 Great Deals out of 4,452 listings starting at $300
Used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
130 Great Deals out of 2,495 listings starting at $5,699
Used Volkswagen Beetle
137 Great Deals out of 1,676 listings starting at $995

Used Cars for Sale

2005 Ford Thunderbird For Sale
6 Great Deals out of 68 listings starting at $6,950
2004 Ford Thunderbird For Sale
8 Great Deals out of 125 listings starting at $6,950
2003 Ford Thunderbird For Sale
12 Great Deals out of 128 listings starting at $6,595
2002 Ford Thunderbird For Sale
23 Great Deals out of 252 listings starting at $8,700

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.