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mafosa · 08-13-2017, 03:27 PM

so i while back i decided to address my "no parking brakes" issue.

i didnt want that lage handle "hand pull" style. i decided to do a stealth style.

the toggle switch is semi hidden. its a reverse polarity style amazon had that.
https://www.amazon.com/Position-Reve...olarity+switch

once the actuator stops at the ends of the run. in cuts off the power. cant say it locks it for sure. the metal gears seem to hold pretty good. i "set the truck" on a steep angle hill and after several adjustments got it to stat in place with out "creeping forward".

the actuator a 2" 330 lbs max hold linear style. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Inch-Premi...gAAOSwUKxYdlGg

i couldnt find the one i purchased. mine was from china and was only $38.00 and took 3 weeks to arrive. the sellers name is sunshineforever5188 thats on ebay.

the cables are from http://www.controlcables.com/ 100 bucks shipped to my door. not giving the part # out. you have to mearsure your own for the best fit.
you could even order two actuators. and put one one each side of the cab. better holding power. one fails then at least you have the other one.

by the way. if someone tries to steal the truck via pull rope/cable the brakes are locked up. take to long for someone to trouble shoot as to how i did it. time is a theifs enemy.

hope i covered everthing.

larry

mafosa · 08-13-2017, 03:41 PM

forgot the main pic.

Brad54 · 08-13-2017, 03:53 PM

Thanks!!!!
I'm definitely doing this on my two trucks--the suburban and my k-10.
-Brad

ls60apache · 08-13-2017, 08:58 PM

very slick setup thanks for sharing,most likely will go this way myself.

**Captainfab** · 08-13-2017, 11:47 PM

Here is a cheaper linear actuator from China.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Inch-Premi...lGg&rmvSB=true

750 NM = 553 ft lbs.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-14-2017, 07:26 AM

I purchased a kit someone couldn't figure out (at a killer deal) like this one I plan to install under the bed behind the cab.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Speedway-Pow...item58c28063e3
The switch is a rotary momentary switch I put in place of the choke and used a wiper switch knob.
Thinking of using a mechanical brake light switch to light a dash light.
Then will use two relays for the control.

rvrfoot · 08-14-2017, 11:31 AM

I was thinking about getting one. Maybe mount under the cab on the frame rail.

08-13-2017, 03:27 PM	#1
mafosa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: irving Posts: 85	electric parking brake so i while back i decided to address my "no parking brakes" issue. i didnt want that lage handle "hand pull" style. i decided to do a stealth style. the toggle switch is semi hidden. its a reverse polarity style amazon had that. https://www.amazon.com/Position-Reve...olarity+switch once the actuator stops at the ends of the run. in cuts off the power. cant say it locks it for sure. the metal gears seem to hold pretty good. i "set the truck" on a steep angle hill and after several adjustments got it to stat in place with out "creeping forward". the actuator a 2" 330 lbs max hold linear style. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Inch-Premi...gAAOSwUKxYdlGg i couldnt find the one i purchased. mine was from china and was only $38.00 and took 3 weeks to arrive. the sellers name is sunshineforever5188 thats on ebay. the cables are from http://www.controlcables.com/ 100 bucks shipped to my door. not giving the part # out. you have to mearsure your own for the best fit. you could even order two actuators. and put one one each side of the cab. better holding power. one fails then at least you have the other one. by the way. if someone tries to steal the truck via pull rope/cable the brakes are locked up. take to long for someone to trouble shoot as to how i did it. time is a theifs enemy. hope i covered everthing. larry

08-13-2017, 03:41 PM	#2
mafosa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: irving Posts: 85	Re: electric parking brake forgot the main pic. Attached Images

08-13-2017, 03:53 PM	#3
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: electric parking brake Thanks!!!! I'm definitely doing this on my two trucks--the suburban and my k-10. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

08-13-2017, 08:58 PM	#4
ls60apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: stony creek va Posts: 238	Re: electric parking brake very slick setup thanks for sharing,most likely will go this way myself.

08-13-2017, 11:47 PM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: electric parking brake Here is a cheaper linear actuator from China. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Inch-Premi...lGg&rmvSB=true 750 NM = 553 ft lbs. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-14-2017, 07:26 AM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: electric parking brake I purchased a kit someone couldn't figure out (at a killer deal) like this one I plan to install under the bed behind the cab. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Speedway-Pow...item58c28063e3 The switch is a rotary momentary switch I put in place of the choke and used a wiper switch knob. Thinking of using a mechanical brake light switch to light a dash light. Then will use two relays for the control. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 08-14-2017 at 07:52 AM.

08-14-2017, 11:31 AM	#7
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: electric parking brake I was thinking about getting one. Maybe mount under the cab on the frame rail.

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