![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 114
|
Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
ebrake not working on my 68 short fs. I had a bad wheel cyclinder and thought that changing it would cure my ebrake failure but didn't. I still have the tree shift and need the ebrake when starting cause my driveway is on a decline. I also tried tightening the cable goin to the drum by inserting an eye bolt tighting the cable under the bed but no luck. need some help guys...
Last edited by Crispyr1; 10-04-2009 at 01:03 AM. Reason: more info |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
What?
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 7,617
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
There are a few things that could be the problem.
1. Have you checked the main adjuster that the hand lever connects to under the truck? 2. The main cable that connects both rear brakes to the lever could be stretched beyond tension. 3. Have you had new exhaust pipe work done recently? Since a lot of the time they put them in the way, and can cause problems with getting good tension to the brakes. 4. Did you lose a wire braket that hooks to the frame, and then "squares" the main cable. Looking under the truck, the main cable should paralel the frame rails for the most part. 5. How are the rear brake shoes? If they are really worn, then you could have an issue there. (Wheel cylinders have nothin to do with e-brake). I'd look at the assembly manual to compare, and make sure you have all the parts still there. I almost lost the frame bracket when the exhaust guy un did it, and then set it on the frame but forgot to hook it back up.
__________________
Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA
Posts: 1,404
|
![]()
Did any fluid get on the shoes when the wheel cyl. went bad? Did you clean it off?
__________________
![]() ![]() ![]() LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
Posts: 22,956
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
some old cables after 40years the inner and outer cables get frozen and wont move// to cure it you need to either repair or replace
__________________
71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 114
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
thanks guys i'll check those things today. When I Checked the hand lever lastnight i didn't see an adjustment on the hand lever. is it located in the cab or out?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: West Point, UT
Posts: 29
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
Yeah I had a E brake cable freeze up just a little bit one time. It didn't quite release all the way, and I had my driver side rear tire fall off and pass me on the freeway. It created so much heat from just barely touching that it toasted all my lug bolts. Just had to douche out the cable housing with brake cleaner and good to go. Just thought I'd share a horror story.
__________________
72 C-10 Longbed (3rd generation truck) 79 K-15 Shortbed SBC400 4in. lift super swampers 05 2500HD Crew 6.0L 39 International P/U (future rat rod) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
The Older Generation
![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,485
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
Quote:
Try pulling on the ends of the cable that come out of the rear backing plates. If you can pull them out a little ways they are probably OK. I would guess that you may be missing one or more of the pigtail retainer/guides on the frame. (No.4 in vectorit's post). If you need the rear cables I bought new ones at NAPA for $16 each. LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 10-04-2009 at 03:05 PM. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 114
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
yeah i've got the pig tails but i don't see an adjuster anywhere on the cable... can you tell me what it looks like? i didn't see any of the bolt style adjusters or anything.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Hybrid67
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Martinez, GA
Posts: 195
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
the adjuster should be under the drivers side floor pan and have two nuts back/back that can be tightened up to gain more tension also. Check the ebrake lever inside of rear drum and be sure that it didn't come loose when you changed your cylinder out. I've had issues with tension before and the bar that applies tension to the rear drums wasn't even there from the previous install! cables are fairly cheap to replace if needed.
__________________
Keep em' Running! ![]() All show.....no go ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Active Member
![]() Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
Posts: 7,947
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
The ebrake is a mechanical brake. The brake cylinder would not affect it's operation. Make sure it all is installed correctly and see how much movement you get from the brake by observing while someone operates it for you.
I had a similar problem on my 68. I adjusted the brake shoes out as close as I could get them. Adjust them so they barely scrape the wheel. I lubed the cables real good with penetrating oil and then took the cable adjusting nut completely off and installed two larger nuts on the adjusting shaft to make the cable tighter. I'll post a pic tomorrow if you need it. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 114
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
I would Def like a pic! Thanks everyone for your help! This site is awesome!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Restoration Virgin!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 8,298
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
does this help??
__________________
Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 114
|
Re: Help getting Frustrated With the Ebrake
Yes thanks
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Tags |
brake, brakes, drum, ebrake, emergency brake |
|
|