Well before I tear the emergency brake assembly out of the cab thought I'd ask if anyone could suggest an easier route. Pulled it in to the drive-way tonight pushed down the e'brake and it wouldn't "catch" or hold. Chilton's is no help, can anyone explain how the rachet mechanism works? I can see the gear that holds the brake but not the piece that holds the gear. Anyone ever had to fix theirs... is there an ez fix like a pin that tends to drop out or just suck it up and R & R? Thanks for any help or suggestions. MGD