[Shotimes] Electrical Fire: No Brakes

[David Carmean]

This sounds like the exact problem that the recent cruise-control 
switch recall was for.  You should be able to get Ford to pay for this.


On Mon, Jul 11, 2005 at 04:33:52PM -0400, Al & Angela wrote:
> Hello Shotimers,
> 
> Thank you for taking the time to read this.
> 
> The SHO was sitting in the drive way just after a drive to town.
> I saw smoke coming from the hood.
> 
> I notice I had no brakes (pushed all the way down to the floor board).
> 
> I checked in my Helm's manual and couldn't find the name of the connection.
> The manual didn't even show that something was connected to the master
> cylinder underneath.
> 
> This is what I have.
> 
> Notice the fluid. (files are 40KB modem safe :)
> http://www.saenzartworks.com/master_1.jpg
> I believe the wire/connector was connected underneath the brake cylinder
> (red).
> That is brake fluid on the metallic part.
> 
> 
> Burned connector
> http://www.saenzartworks.com/master_2.jpg
> 
> 
> I changed the master brake cylinder (MC) about 6 months ago.  I don't
> remember connecting something underneath (stupid me).  My guess is I didn't
> torque that part/sensor??? down enough.
> 
> I think I need a new wire harness.
> What is that connection called (part on the MC)?
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> Al
> 94 ATX
> 129K mls
> 
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