E Brake with 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TheWhiteElephant · 12-14-2010, 02:04 PM

Okay, I've done a lot of research on this all over the net but haven't found the answer I'm looking for.

For those of you who have done the 14 Bolt disc brake conversion and have used the GM calipers for the rear over the Eldorado ones, what exactly do you do come inspection time? I'm looking for some honest answers here. Here in Texas we need the emergency/parking brake.

I am planning on rebuilding my 14 bolt and would like to go the disc brake route, but I'd like to keep the parking brake. If all else fails, I'll just keep the rear drums and shoes because I don't want to be fussing with the extra expense/modification of an e brake.

Thanks in advance.

snj8198 · 12-14-2010, 02:27 PM

if you don't use the Eldo calipers you're limited to a driveline/pinion brake or a line lock. I doubt neither one is legal for inspections.

ghettoluxury · 12-15-2010, 03:59 AM

No inspection in Ohio. My truck has no E-brake parts left on it, took the pedal out and cut off the brackets.

SeventyOne · 12-15-2010, 06:56 PM

As mentioned a driveline brake or line lock are options. The line lock likely won't pass inspection as most of the time (if not all) an ebrake has to be mechanical and not dependent on hydraulic pressure.

I will be going with a high-angle-driveline transfer case ebrake. A little pricey but it should be legit enough to pass inspection. You need to check with state laws though.

TheWhiteElephant · 12-15-2010, 08:04 PM

Yeah, the conversion seems so enticing but I really hate worrying about inspections. Here in Texas we need the mechanical e-brake so it looks like my "only" option at this point is the Eldo calipers.

85burb · 12-15-2010, 08:51 PM

Drive line breaks should be leagal. I just worked on a gm based motor home with 4 out of the 6 wheels had disk and the tag axle was some kind of drum breaks but no ebrake on them. It had a drive line break. That is from factory and inspected in tyler tx.

1malo68 · 12-21-2010, 06:50 AM

try TSMMFG they have new GM disc brake calipers complete for $320 for the set. You can go to Lokar for the e-brake cables and setup. That's what I'm gonna do with mine

1malo68 · 12-21-2010, 06:53 AM

Try TSMMFG

duallyjams · 12-21-2010, 08:49 AM

The bigger trucks came with a e brake on the back of the trans on the rear drive shaft.

12-14-2010, 02:04 PM	#1
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	E Brake with 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion Okay, I've done a lot of research on this all over the net but haven't found the answer I'm looking for. For those of you who have done the 14 Bolt disc brake conversion and have used the GM calipers for the rear over the Eldorado ones, what exactly do you do come inspection time? I'm looking for some honest answers here. Here in Texas we need the emergency/parking brake. I am planning on rebuilding my 14 bolt and would like to go the disc brake route, but I'd like to keep the parking brake. If all else fails, I'll just keep the rear drums and shoes because I don't want to be fussing with the extra expense/modification of an e brake. Thanks in advance. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

12-14-2010, 02:27 PM	#2
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: E Brake with 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion if you don't use the Eldo calipers you're limited to a driveline/pinion brake or a line lock. I doubt neither one is legal for inspections. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's Last edited by snj8198; 12-14-2010 at 02:28 PM.

12-15-2010, 03:59 AM	#3
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: E Brake with 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion No inspection in Ohio. My truck has no E-brake parts left on it, took the pedal out and cut off the brackets. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

12-15-2010, 06:56 PM	#4
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: E Brake with 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion As mentioned a driveline brake or line lock are options. The line lock likely won't pass inspection as most of the time (if not all) an ebrake has to be mechanical and not dependent on hydraulic pressure. I will be going with a high-angle-driveline transfer case ebrake. A little pricey but it should be legit enough to pass inspection. You need to check with state laws though.

12-15-2010, 08:04 PM	#5
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: E Brake with 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion Yeah, the conversion seems so enticing but I really hate worrying about inspections. Here in Texas we need the mechanical e-brake so it looks like my "only" option at this point is the Eldo calipers. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

12-15-2010, 08:51 PM	#6
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: E Brake with 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion Drive line breaks should be leagal. I just worked on a gm based motor home with 4 out of the 6 wheels had disk and the tag axle was some kind of drum breaks but no ebrake on them. It had a drive line break. That is from factory and inspected in tyler tx. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

12-21-2010, 06:50 AM	#7
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: E Brake with 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion try TSMMFG they have new GM disc brake calipers complete for $320 for the set. You can go to Lokar for the e-brake cables and setup. That's what I'm gonna do with mine

12-21-2010, 06:53 AM	#8
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: E Brake with 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion Try TSMMFG

12-21-2010, 08:49 AM	#9
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: E Brake with 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion The bigger trucks came with a e brake on the back of the trans on the rear drive shaft. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!



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