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70inbville · 02-01-2015, 06:43 PM

For all of you all with rear disc brakes, how many of you are using an e-brake? I am in the process of smoothing my firewall and trying to decide to keep or not to keep the e-brake. I can't remember the last time I used mine in any of the trucks I have had in the past. Just wondering and looking for input.

Chip

tinydb84 · 02-01-2015, 07:12 PM

Bag it and set the truck on the ground

Some caliper set ups have parking brakes built into them.

70inbville · 02-04-2015, 08:57 AM

I guess I was looking for a "poll" to see how many leave the brake intact.

andrewmp6 · 02-04-2015, 10:01 AM

If your state inspects cars a working parking brake is on the list.

**Joe Pass** · 02-04-2015, 10:32 AM

Leave it if possible...just adds that bit of comfort when leaving it running while not inside of it....

70inbville · 02-04-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Leave it if possible...just adds that bit of comfort when leaving it running while not inside of it....

I guess it is better to have it and not need it than need it and not

thanks for the input.

aggie91 · 02-04-2015, 11:45 AM

I had a set up from a C5 vette with the drum in hat style parking brake that we adapted to the stock truck 12 bolt rear end. Worked well and passed the state inspection.

bdiamond · 02-04-2015, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I had a set up from a C5 vette with the drum in hat style parking brake that we adapted to the stock truck 12 bolt rear end. Worked well and passed the state inspection.

I'm kinda curious.... Any details on the swap?

aggie91 · 02-05-2015, 10:33 AM

Look thru the link to Sunburn in my sig. I used some brackets I bought from a forum member, but I do not think he has anymore right now.

BossHogg69 · 02-07-2015, 07:46 AM

I used '97 Camaro z28 rear calipers that have a parking brake on my '69 (it has a 5 speed) - they just have a pull that locks down the caliper. I had to modify a set of factory parking brake cables to hook it up to the eStopp electric parking brake I'm using. I kept my ebrake AND smoothed the firewall.

whitedog76 · 02-07-2015, 04:38 PM

I use the Parking Brake in my daily driver all the time. I don't like the BANG when I shift into gear when parked on an incline. Not to mention it gives me some piece of mind when hooked to a trailer or loaded up.

On my project truck I have a 5 speed transmission. I'm using a caliper/bracket assembly I scavenged from an 03 van because I wanted something with a parking brake.

The setup is disc brake with internal drum&shoes. It can be used on 6 and 8 lug trucks.

http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/wh...40847759084066

kamikazekyle05 · 02-07-2015, 10:33 PM

Im using them on mine.

BR3W CITY · 02-08-2015, 02:49 AM

To quote the immortal Mitch Hedberg. "The Emergency, 'make the car smell funny' lever"

I cut all the cables and removed the handle that made up my drum emergency brake setup, and ditched it entirely. I have an automatic, so I just put it in park.

70inbville · 02-08-2015, 12:42 PM

I think I am going to keep them and use the kit from Toms on ebay. The problem I was finding is that part store calipers didn't have the "clips" to hook up the cable. Toms appears to be complete. anyone used his kit? yea or nay?

Thanks for all of the replies.

Chip

**Joe Pass** · 02-08-2015, 02:20 PM

I'm using Tom's kit on my 56 truck rear end (67 Camaro 12bolt)
The kit was good and you get most everything but the instructions are lame at best. As long as you are experienced in suspension and brake work you will know about residual valves and using a disc brake master cylinder and related parts needed. They don't supply nor do they tell you what else is required to complete the kit, you are just getting those parts pictured...
BTW the rear calipers are 80 Cadillac Seville rear calipers, he reason I know is I received 2 driver sides instead of a passenger side. I had to exchange it locally.
All in all its on and works as expected....here are some pictures...good luck
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70inbville · 02-09-2015, 09:46 AM

thanks Joe for the reply, the undercarriage of your truck is sharp hope mine looks that good some day.

**derotoreut** · 02-11-2015, 11:48 PM

In New York State we need to have emergency brakes. On my new build I'm planning to shave my firewall and do not plan to use the stock pedal E-brake. I'm planning to use the E-Stopp set up. Got good reviews. Check it out.
http://www.estopp.com

BR3W CITY · 02-12-2015, 01:07 AM

I should mention, Hydraulic ebrakes are freakin AWESOME once you've used one....but they don't work quite the same.

Andy4639 · 02-16-2015, 02:59 AM

I bought the kit that uses the e brake. I like knowing it is working. I live on a hill so I use it all the time. I have caught 2 vehicles running down the drive way so far in 20 years living where I do.

02-01-2015, 06:43 PM	#1
70inbville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bartlesville ok Posts: 143	Trucks with rear disc brakes For all of you all with rear disc brakes, how many of you are using an e-brake? I am in the process of smoothing my firewall and trying to decide to keep or not to keep the e-brake. I can't remember the last time I used mine in any of the trucks I have had in the past. Just wondering and looking for input. Chip

02-01-2015, 07:12 PM	#2
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes Bag it and set the truck on the ground Some caliper set ups have parking brakes built into them. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

02-04-2015, 08:57 AM	#3
70inbville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bartlesville ok Posts: 143	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes I guess I was looking for a "poll" to see how many leave the brake intact.

02-04-2015, 10:01 AM	#4
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes If your state inspects cars a working parking brake is on the list.

02-04-2015, 10:32 AM	#5
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes Leave it if possible...just adds that bit of comfort when leaving it running while not inside of it....

02-04-2015, 11:45 AM	#7
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes I had a set up from a C5 vette with the drum in hat style parking brake that we adapted to the stock truck 12 bolt rear end. Worked well and passed the state inspection. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-05-2015, 10:33 AM	#9
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes Look thru the link to Sunburn in my sig. I used some brackets I bought from a forum member, but I do not think he has anymore right now. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-07-2015, 07:46 AM	#10
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes I used '97 Camaro z28 rear calipers that have a parking brake on my '69 (it has a 5 speed) - they just have a pull that locks down the caliper. I had to modify a set of factory parking brake cables to hook it up to the eStopp electric parking brake I'm using. I kept my ebrake AND smoothed the firewall. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!! Last edited by BossHogg69; 02-07-2015 at 07:57 AM.

02-07-2015, 04:38 PM	#11
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes I use the Parking Brake in my daily driver all the time. I don't like the BANG when I shift into gear when parked on an incline. Not to mention it gives me some piece of mind when hooked to a trailer or loaded up. On my project truck I have a 5 speed transmission. I'm using a caliper/bracket assembly I scavenged from an 03 van because I wanted something with a parking brake. The setup is disc brake with internal drum&shoes. It can be used on 6 and 8 lug trucks. http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/wh...40847759084066

02-07-2015, 10:33 PM	#12
kamikazekyle05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vernon, Texas Posts: 331	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes Im using them on mine.

02-08-2015, 02:49 AM	#13
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes To quote the immortal Mitch Hedberg. "The Emergency, 'make the car smell funny' lever" I cut all the cables and removed the handle that made up my drum emergency brake setup, and ditched it entirely. I have an automatic, so I just put it in park. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

02-08-2015, 12:42 PM	#14
70inbville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bartlesville ok Posts: 143	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes I think I am going to keep them and use the kit from Toms on ebay. The problem I was finding is that part store calipers didn't have the "clips" to hook up the cable. Toms appears to be complete. anyone used his kit? yea or nay? Thanks for all of the replies. Chip

02-08-2015, 02:20 PM	#15
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes I'm using Tom's kit on my 56 truck rear end (67 Camaro 12bolt) The kit was good and you get most everything but the instructions are lame at best. As long as you are experienced in suspension and brake work you will know about residual valves and using a disc brake master cylinder and related parts needed. They don't supply nor do they tell you what else is required to complete the kit, you are just getting those parts pictured... BTW the rear calipers are 80 Cadillac Seville rear calipers, he reason I know is I received 2 driver sides instead of a passenger side. I had to exchange it locally. All in all its on and works as expected....here are some pictures...good luck

02-09-2015, 09:46 AM	#16
70inbville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bartlesville ok Posts: 143	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes thanks Joe for the reply, the undercarriage of your truck is sharp hope mine looks that good some day.

02-11-2015, 11:48 PM	#17
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes In New York State we need to have emergency brakes. On my new build I'm planning to shave my firewall and do not plan to use the stock pedal E-brake. I'm planning to use the E-Stopp set up. Got good reviews. Check it out. http://www.estopp.com __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977



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02-12-2015, 01:07 AM	#18
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes I should mention, Hydraulic ebrakes are freakin AWESOME once you've used one....but they don't work quite the same. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

02-16-2015, 02:59 AM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Trucks with rear disc brakes I bought the kit that uses the e brake. I like knowing it is working. I live on a hill so I use it all the time. I have caught 2 vehicles running down the drive way so far in 20 years living where I do. __________________ 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.

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