FT404 Parking brake wire broken

[traktorz]

On our FT404, there is a parking brake lever right to the drivers seat. It's connected to the foot brakes via an adjustable wire. After ~52 hours that wire broke near to the brake handle.

I consider this to be a design flaw, since this is a vital component and should last longer. I've seen some tractor vendors/models has the parking brake near the foot brakes, perhaps a better implementation.

Any commments on parking brakes on the Foton tractors? Any hints to help the replacement wire to last longer?

[traktorz]

We just got a mail from the Swedish FOTON distributor, containing spare parts. It did contain both a new brake wire and a fuel sensor. I will replace the brake wire at earliest convenience, but hold some time for the fuel sensor.

P.S. Winter is knocking at the door here in middle of Sweden.

[traktorz]

Got this as a spare part on warranty from our Swedish distributor.
Fast and great service!

Parking brake wire:

[PJ]

It's really great that you have a dealer you like. Fast service is an asset when we have something broken and need the part now, not two months later. I have a problem here, as all my parts have to come by mail or I have to travel 4 hours one way, (8 hr total trip), for parts. But that's ok for me as I like the tractor so much, I'll wait for parts if I need them. I have other tractors to take it's place if needed. PJ