Foot vs. Hand Parking Brake - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C20-67_N_MO · 09-02-2009, 11:29 PM

Has anyone made a conversion from the 1967 hand brake to the more popular foot style parking brake? I bought the foot brake assembly and have not tried to retro fit it as of yet but I would think that I would HAVE to also use the cables for whatever year model these came in?!

And next is will it bolt right in for a 1967 cab? Or would some kind of modification be needed to make it all fit? Just a list of many questions rolling around up there that just sometimes keeps me up at night.

BAGNDRAGIT · 09-02-2009, 11:31 PM

im interested in this swap too!!!

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-02-2009, 11:47 PM

Not made the swap but i have a tip for ya,ll. When you release the foot brake put your foot on it so it dont come up hard and fast. It will last alot longer than if you just let it pop up. I,ve broke 2 pedels off in the past 30+ yrs.

vectorit · 09-03-2009, 12:01 AM

Personally I prefer the hand brake.

I do know that the cable for the hand brake goes through the firewall in a different place as compared to the foot brake, and that portion of the E brake cable is pretty expensive when you find it. Not a lot of shops carry it, and I haven't found one yet that sells one for a 67/68. Or you can just get a used one I guess.

sjarrett71 · 09-03-2009, 12:30 AM

The hand brake/foot brake cabs are different. The foot brake cabs have holes drilled and an area embossed in the firewall to support the bracket. I'm sure you could put a foot brake in a 67-67 cab though.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-03-2009, 11:32 AM

I have done this swap with my 67 panel, or at least I have prepped my panel for it. I did test fit the parking brake assembly and it does fit. You can read all about it if you go to my website, then click on the "67 Panel Project" button in the red navigation bar. I have done that swap and many others that are popular to these trucks. WES

Here is a picture of the major difference:

jorgensensc · 09-03-2009, 12:33 PM

There is a FAQ somewhere on how to do it an easy way, without much modification. I'll have to find it.
Shawn

C20-67_N_MO · 09-03-2009, 06:31 PM

Well I bought the brake cables from LMC Truck for my year model. But after doing so now I do not think they will fit properly. There is a cable coming out of the cab from the hand brake down thru the frame but it does not have the cable connecting the two drums together.

So the question is can I simply 'hook up' this cable to the foot brake pedal and then get the correct cable that is missing to tie it all together?

purewhitemp5 · 09-03-2009, 07:04 PM

I like the hand brake myself , but I don't like where it is mounted.

C20-67_N_MO · 09-20-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

I have done this swap with my 67 panel, or at least I have prepped my panel for it. I did test fit the parking brake assembly and it does fit. You can read all about it if you go to my website, then click on the "67 Panel Project" button in the red navigation bar. I have done that swap and many others that are popular to these trucks. WES

Here is a picture of the major difference:

I will have to check out your website.

Thanks man!

09-02-2009, 11:29 PM	#1
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Foot vs. Hand Parking Brake Has anyone made a conversion from the 1967 hand brake to the more popular foot style parking brake? I bought the foot brake assembly and have not tried to retro fit it as of yet but I would think that I would HAVE to also use the cables for whatever year model these came in?! And next is will it bolt right in for a 1967 cab? Or would some kind of modification be needed to make it all fit? Just a list of many questions rolling around up there that just sometimes keeps me up at night. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

09-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#2
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Foot vs. Hand Parking Brake im interested in this swap too!!! __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

09-02-2009, 11:47 PM	#3
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Foot vs. Hand Parking Brake Not made the swap but i have a tip for ya,ll. When you release the foot brake put your foot on it so it dont come up hard and fast. It will last alot longer than if you just let it pop up. I,ve broke 2 pedels off in the past 30+ yrs. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-03-2009, 12:01 AM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Foot vs. Hand Parking Brake Personally I prefer the hand brake. I do know that the cable for the hand brake goes through the firewall in a different place as compared to the foot brake, and that portion of the E brake cable is pretty expensive when you find it. Not a lot of shops carry it, and I haven't found one yet that sells one for a 67/68. Or you can just get a used one I guess. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

09-03-2009, 12:30 AM	#5
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Foot vs. Hand Parking Brake The hand brake/foot brake cabs are different. The foot brake cabs have holes drilled and an area embossed in the firewall to support the bracket. I'm sure you could put a foot brake in a 67-67 cab though. __________________ -Scott- Last edited by sjarrett71; 09-03-2009 at 12:30 AM.

09-03-2009, 11:32 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Foot vs. Hand Parking Brake I have done this swap with my 67 panel, or at least I have prepped my panel for it. I did test fit the parking brake assembly and it does fit. You can read all about it if you go to my website, then click on the "67 Panel Project" button in the red navigation bar. I have done that swap and many others that are popular to these trucks. WES Here is a picture of the major difference: __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-03-2009, 12:33 PM	#7
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Foot vs. Hand Parking Brake There is a FAQ somewhere on how to do it an easy way, without much modification. I'll have to find it. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

09-03-2009, 06:31 PM	#8
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Foot vs. Hand Parking Brake Well I bought the brake cables from LMC Truck for my year model. But after doing so now I do not think they will fit properly. There is a cable coming out of the cab from the hand brake down thru the frame but it does not have the cable connecting the two drums together. So the question is can I simply 'hook up' this cable to the foot brake pedal and then get the correct cable that is missing to tie it all together? __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

09-03-2009, 07:04 PM	#9
purewhitemp5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bear Delaware Posts: 72	Re: Foot vs. Hand Parking Brake I like the hand brake myself , but I don't like where it is mounted. Last edited by purewhitemp5; 09-03-2009 at 07:04 PM.

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