Alternative parking brake set up? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Drewski23 · 11-18-2013, 01:33 PM

Im trying to switch to a frame mount booster and it would be in the way, just curious what options are out there for this. thanks

Drewski23 · 11-18-2013, 04:45 PM

heres my concern... first pic is the set up and the second two are of my truck. I know that the exhaust is also going to be an issue as well

**steelhorse** · 11-18-2013, 04:59 PM

I think someone makes a parking brake that goes on the driveshaft at the rear diff but I don't know who.

Andy4639 · 11-18-2013, 05:41 PM

They also make one that goes under the dash of these trucks also.

http://www.scottshotrods.com/UnderDashPedalAssembly.asp

Drewski23 · 11-18-2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

They also make one that goes under the dash of these trucks also.

http://www.scottshotrods.com/UnderDashPedalAssembly.asp

That was my first idea. You can clear the wiper motor by using a remote fill master cylinder but you wouldnt be able to fit the booster. To use an under dash booster you need to remove the wiper motor without a doubt and then even still i doubt there would be enough room. I need the wiper motor in any event so Id still need to mount the booster elsewhere and the whole point is to keep it off the firewall... so im back to putting it under the frame =/

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=296620 about halfway down the first page you can see what i mean

The OP did not follow up with the finished install so im not sure what he ended up doing with the booster.

**bigmac73** · 11-18-2013, 08:14 PM

i am scratching my head here as to why under the bottom of the cab , checking the fluid is going to be a pain, and more corrosion under there
i could see that set up for a old street rod or a sunday driver.... but not a truck /daily driver

Drewski23 · 11-18-2013, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmac73

i am scratching my head here as to why under the bottom of the cab , checking the fluid is going to be a pain, and more corrosion under there
i could see that set up for a old street rod or a sunday driver.... but not a truck /daily driver

Different strokes for different folks i guess. Its not difficult for me to get under the cab..maybe for some folks it is. The space and clutter it frees up on the firewall is the main reason for my decision.

RANDY COX · 11-18-2013, 09:26 PM

my ole fleetline is setup that way from factory. but I have a 4" rubber plug that pops out to check and refill master cylinder.

Drewski23 · 11-18-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RANDY COX

my ole fleetline is setup that way from factory. but I have a 4" rubber plug that pops out to check and refill master cylinder.

Yeah i was about to say that alot of trucks were factory that way. I think ive found some with the real long push rod that should solve my problem if i cant get the parking brake set up differently though

http://www.abspowerbrake.com/maincat...ameset009.html

geezer#99 · 11-18-2013, 10:18 PM

You can get a floor mounted emergency brake and mount it close under the seat.
http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/eme...handbrake.html

11-18-2013, 01:33 PM	#1
Drewski23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 142	Alternative parking brake set up? Im trying to switch to a frame mount booster and it would be in the way, just curious what options are out there for this. thanks

11-18-2013, 04:45 PM	#2
Drewski23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 142	Re: Alternative parking brake set up? heres my concern... first pic is the set up and the second two are of my truck. I know that the exhaust is also going to be an issue as well Attached Images Last edited by Drewski23; 11-18-2013 at 04:52 PM.

11-18-2013, 04:59 PM	#3
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Alternative parking brake set up? I think someone makes a parking brake that goes on the driveshaft at the rear diff but I don't know who.

11-18-2013, 05:41 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Alternative parking brake set up? They also make one that goes under the dash of these trucks also. http://www.scottshotrods.com/UnderDashPedalAssembly.asp __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-18-2013, 08:14 PM	#6
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Alternative parking brake set up? i am scratching my head here as to why under the bottom of the cab , checking the fluid is going to be a pain, and more corrosion under there i could see that set up for a old street rod or a sunday driver.... but not a truck /daily driver __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

11-18-2013, 09:26 PM	#8
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Alternative parking brake set up? my ole fleetline is setup that way from factory. but I have a 4" rubber plug that pops out to check and refill master cylinder. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

11-18-2013, 10:18 PM	#10
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,712	Re: Alternative parking brake set up? You can get a floor mounted emergency brake and mount it close under the seat. http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/eme...handbrake.html

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