Methos Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Hi all, My name is Rachel and I am very new to car maintenance. After a scary moment on the highway on my previous car due in great part to me not knowing what I was doing I decided to become a little more self reliant. So I've decided to do a better job of maintaining my car. Now I wont be rebuilding no engines but I would like to be able to change my oil and replace my own brakes and that kind of stuff. After I changed my oil (for the first time) I was looking around under my car and I found this very rusty spring. I can't order it online because I have no clue what it is and my Chilton and Haynes manuals didn't have this information. I've attached an image. Another question, where could I find a service/workshop manual? I was told they are better than the Chilton or Haynes manuals but I can't find them any where. I realize this question probably doesn't belong on this forum but I didn't know where else to post it... sorry in advance and I hope I don't get made fun of too badly I have a 2008 ford edge limited btw At any rate, thanks guys so much! Edited July 4, 2017 by Methos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildisco Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Looks like your parking brake assembly. That main line coming into it should go all the way up front to a lever. The other ends so go to manual levers on each rear brake caliper. Usually isn't an issue & shouldn't need replaced. Most people never use them & if they do, they're a 1 use item, especially with your vehicle age & looks like you're in an area that gets snow. If you wanted to change it out, might be a huge under-taking for someone who's just starting out. Might be better to take it a mechanic or if you have mechanical friends to give you a hand. I believe that piece w/ the spring is sold as 1 piece from your parking brake lever to that junction point in that picture, not 100% certain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 The official publisher of Ford factory service manuals is Helm, Inc. but it appears they don't have anything for Edge prior to 2009. Even then, you wouldn't want the 2009-2015 manual because it's $2600 (because it's one DVD with all those years on it). There is a website (factory-manuals.com) that will produce a factory manual specific to your vehicle in PDF format for $60. I've bought a couple of them and they are useful but they have no index so it can take a while to find the information you want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Another question, where could I find a service/workshop manual? I was told they are better than the Chilton or Haynes manuals but I can't find them any where. I have a 2008 ford edge limited btw. Hi Rachel, and welcome. Ebay is the best place to find service manuals, here's one on DVD for $10 http://www.ebay.com/itm/162547729860 and here's a used set of hard copy OEM manuals for $75 + $10 shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/232324492429 Edited July 5, 2017 by enigma-2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Oil change and transmission fluid drain/fill, along with spark plug and PCV valve change are a great way to get started on your DIY Edge. Brakes I am leery of doing solo the first couple of times. Better to have an experienced supervisor to make sure you are doing things right. Maybe you can find a DIY Auto Service center near you? Not a lot of them yet, but worth exploring as an option. macbwt has a YT channel devoted to the Ford Edge. He previously had a 2008, so the earlier videos will show you exactly what's what. Now he works on his 2011 Edges (yes, 2 of them), but a lot of the information will transfer. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJb7karK2nhyA7G1BW6xESg/videos And when in doubt, ask! We are here to help 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hi all, My name is Rachel and I am very new to car maintenance. After a scary moment on the highway on my previous car due in great part to me not knowing what I was doing I decided to become a little more self reliant. So I've decided to do a better job of maintaining my car. Now I wont be rebuilding no engines but I would like to be able to change my oil and replace my own brakes and that kind of stuff. After I changed my oil (for the first time) I was looking around under my car and I found this very rusty spring. I can't order it online because I have no clue what it is and my Chilton and Haynes manuals didn't have this information. I've attached an image. Another question, where could I find a service/workshop manual? I was told they are better than the Chilton or Haynes manuals but I can't find them any where. I realize this question probably doesn't belong on this forum but I didn't know where else to post it... sorry in advance and I hope I don't get made fun of too badly I have a 2008 ford edge limited btw At any rate, thanks guys so much! With over 250 video's on the MACTFORDEDGE youtube channel you should be able to help yourself. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJb7karK2nhyA7G1BW6xESg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 When I first started out I had to figure out which way to turn the crank to get the engine to turn over, it was that long ago.. (jes' kiddin') But MacT's videos are a great help and I suggest you subscribe to his channel. Also, just do a utoob search on something like 'changing brake pads on a ford edge limited' and all kinds of helpful videos will pop up. If you have a laptop, set the laptop next to the wheel and watch and do. You might want to invest in a few tools, a jack, and some jack stands. Safety First! Once you get proficient, a compressor and some air tools can really make jobs go quicker. But take your time, proceed at your own pace, and get to wrenchin!! And Welcome from Plano, TX! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I would recommend just spraying the spring with a lubricant such as fluid film that should keep it in good shape for a while. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methos Posted July 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thank you all so much! I cleaned it and remove the rust and treated with corroseal... I think it should be okay Thanks again all! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thank you all so much! I cleaned it and remove the rust and treated with corroseal... I think it should be okay Thanks again all! I am starting to coat the under side of my Edge with the Coroseal. Hoping to buy more time for my Edge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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