Parking brake boot.....Genuine Pleather

[Samsquanch]

Another one bites the dust. 13.5k miles less than one year old. Material is total junk. What were they thinking with this crap?

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[the5Gmartian]

I just scheduled an appointment for yet another replacement… I will be asking for the old one back so that I can get one made out of real leather. Very disappointing.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

I noticed this morning that my replacement boot is cracking as well, in the exact same spot.

I asked for the boot last time but the dealer told me they had to provide it to Ford for reimbursement.

 

[mailbox4449]

This is disheartening to read . Anyone make an aftermarket boot to slip on?

 

[OregonRangerTremor]

This is disheartening to read . Anyone make an aftermarket boot to slip on?

Mine is new and fine so far. Monthly will apply 303 protectant to it. But yeah.....any after market solutions?

 

[Mokume]

Another one bites the dust. 13.5k miles less than one year old. Material is total junk. What were they thinking with this crap?

Proof positive the the bean counters @ Ford are alive and well...

Remember the plastic fuel filler decorative cover hinge on some mid-seventy Granada's and all Monarch's?

How about the air cleaner cover nylon wing nuts that would almost always unscrew the carburetor's airhorn stud?

 

[Fawnbuster]

Hi Dale,

Thanks! Checked mine, but because it has only operated a few times, still looks brand new. Do you plan to take it back to the dealer? It sort of looks like the white cracked area is a point of flex. In looking at mine it has so many creases and crinkled areas It almost looks like it was first used in a school bus and grafted onto the Ranger.... I do not view it as a "clean" design. Wonder which manufacturer is responsible for this boot. Someone needs to diagnose what is going on here. Some poor engineer in body trim needs to have a few of these piled on his desk for the supplier to visit and assess. Terrible to have so many complaints on such a visible trim item. I am no expert but I am wondering if this is a synthetic and not real leather.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

I'm with Phil, I bet I've only used my emergency brake a handfull of times so it still looks new.

 

[IdahoRanger]

I'm with Phil, I bet I've only used my emergency brake a handfull of times so it still looks new.

This.

 

[FerdRanger]

This is disheartening to read . Anyone make an aftermarket boot to slip on?

at one point there was a thread about a replacement leather brake boot and a company did have them for our Rangers.. I saved the link in my "Ranger folder" and should've pulled the trigger and bought a dozen cuz....


now they don't.... you can google search "leatherseats.com brake boot" and see where they made them for the Miatas also.. now they don't


maybe contact them ?

https://www.leatherseats.com/shop/e-brake-boots.html

 

[Grumpaw]

Check with Redline Leather...they have been making leather e-brake boots, shift boots, and many other products for many years.
If they do not currently make one, they will ask you to send them yours and they will copy it.

 

[mailbox4449]

Check with Redline Leather...they have been making leather e-brake boots, shift boots, and many other products for many years.
If they do not currently make one, they will ask you to send them yours and they will copy it.

I will keep this in mind. I don't have my Ranger yet, but after reading this thread, I figured I better get at least a contact point should the need arise. I honestly wouldn't mind even a neoprene or similar cover/boot, just as long it looks decent. But either way, thanks for the heads up

PS : I assume its relatively easy to remove/install the boot too?

 

[D Fresh]

A other option is to check with your local auto upholsterer. They'll likely have access to just about any material you want. They'll also likely be comparable in price to anywhere else, maybe slightly more. And, you'll be supporting a local to you small business person.

 

[Grumpaw]

Don't know about removal as I have used my e-brake exactly 2 times in 8 months, so it's still new.
I'm sure others will chime in...
I have dealt with Redline over the years, and they are a top quality outfit. I just checked there web site and they do not currently have anything for the new Rangers. But send them an e-mail request and they will follow up with you.

 

[jsphlynch]

This is disheartening to read . Anyone make an aftermarket boot to slip on?

On one of the other threads on this topic, @Jake said he had arranged to send Redline his boot so they can copy it. No update on that yet, but once they have the template you should be able to purchase real leather boots through them.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/vinyl-boot-around-hand-brake.17409/post-361340

 

[Jake]

On one of the other threads on this topic, @Jake said he had arranged to send Redline his boot so they can copy it. No update on that yet, but once they have the template you should be able to purchase real leather boots through them.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/vinyl-boot-around-hand-brake.17409/post-361340

I sent mine to them all the way to Poland in January. Month later i hadn't gotten any word from them so i sent an email to check that it actually got there and they said they had it. No word on when i should be expecting the new one back but i hope it's soon, getting tired of the gaping hole in the console.

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