62 K10 mico brake lock question

[trapperjack]

I noticed no parking brake lever when I picked it up. then noticed on the dash to the right of the steering column a switch. Has instructions for use. Question is, was this a factory option, are they reliable, and what are the chances it still works?

[Captainfab]

That is not a factory option to my knowledge. I've seen those on heavy trucks and equipment and they seem to work fairly well. Of course that all depends on the condition of your brakes. Be aware that in some states this is not legal for a e-brake/parking brake. Those states require a mechanical e-brake/parking brake. There's only one way to know if it works or not.......

[trapperjack]

I just fired it up for the first time last night. No telling how many years it's been. The brakes do stop it though. Guess I better start looking for e-brake components.
If it wasn't required in 62, it shouldn't be required here. I haven't even looked for seat belts yet.
Thanks.

[padresag]

actually seat belts are not required in your truck as far as the law is concerned as it is prior to it being mandated. it is a personal thing if you want them and they could save your skin
ron

[Captainfab]

Here in Idaho, seatbelts are required no matter what year your vehicle is.

Originally Posted by padresag

actually seat belts are not required in your truck as far as the law is concerned as it is prior to it being mandated. it is a personal thing if you want them and they could save your skin
ron

[knuckledragger]

According to the state inspection guidelines here in Texas,you are required to have seatbelts regarless of the year.I just went and pulled the book and verified this.It is also a state law to wear them.I am putting 3 point in my 65.I did not see anything about the type of e brake.Just you must have one.The micro lock should be ok.
Dan

[padresag]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Here in Idaho, seatbelts are required no matter what year your vehicle is.

just curious. so if you had a Model "A" and drove it on your streets, you would have to be wearing seat belts in it
here(canada) seat belts were mandatory to be installed after dec.31, 1963. it wasn't legislated until years later that it was mandatory to wear them
If your vehicle was manufactured prior to that date, they were not required.
different places may have different laws
ron

[markeb01]

I had never heard of this device before, but interesting to note they are still currently produced. Based on the pricing it should work well, but their advertising states it is to supplement the mechanical parking brake:

http://www.mico.com/store/brake_locks