[Shotimes] Electrical Fire: No Brakes

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Al:
 You need a "Cruise Control Disconnect Switch". Part #F2VY-9F924-A  List
about $15. I think you can only get it from Ford. It's used on a number of
vehicles so you should have no problem finding one.
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> 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