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willem445 · 06-01-2016, 02:51 PM

Can anybody point me in the direction of a new parking break unit? Mine is all rusted up on my truck and I'm tired of using a block as my parking break when I want to get out with the truck running still.

**TKCR** · 06-01-2016, 03:35 PM

The cable or the whole pedal?

Here's the cable:
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks73_91/t73_123.html

**hatzie** · 06-01-2016, 03:36 PM

What's rusted up the pedal or cables or both?

Pedals are a salvage yard item.
Cables are model year range and model specific. RockAuto, Local Auto Parts store, ...

tucsonjwt · 06-01-2016, 03:42 PM

You can find them on Ebay.

willem445 · 06-01-2016, 04:33 PM

The pedal mainly. The cable I will need as well but those are easier to find. Does LMC offer a reproduction pedal?

tucsonjwt · 06-02-2016, 08:29 PM

By pedal do you mean the whole pedal assembly? (pedal rubber, pedal arm, spring, switch, etc.)

**hatzie** · 06-02-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by willem445

The pedal mainly. The cable I will need as well but those are easier to find. Does LMC offer a reproduction pedal?

No way I'd buy a cheap poor fitting Asian knockoff when you can go to any round eye 73-80 or square eye 81-91 Truck, Blazer, or Suburban shell and unbolt one.

I did a cursory search on Car-Part.com Around $35 from a couple salvage vendors.

How did you get the E-Brake pedal so rusty that it's not serviceable?

willem445 · 06-03-2016, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

No way I'd buy a cheap poor fitting Asian knockoff when you can go to any round eye 73-80 or square eye 81-91 Truck, Blazer, or Suburban shell and unbolt one.

I did a cursory search on Car-Part.com Around $35 from a couple salvage vendors.

How did you get the E-Brake pedal so rusty that it's not serviceable?

Just realized I spelled brake wrong in the title.

Anyways the truck sat for around 10 years and had really bad rust before I started working on it. The brake assembly is quite rusted. Its possible that I could clean it up and get it in working order again but I was hoping someone offered an OEM replacement for it. Ill have to hit up craigslist or ebay and look for one. Not many salvage yards in my area that I know of.

**TKCR** · 06-03-2016, 09:30 AM

Search car-part.com
You will find you have more salvage yards near you than you knew.

willem445 · 06-03-2016, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKCR

Search car-part.com
You will find you have more salvage yards near you than you knew.

There are a couple about 45 minutes away from me that a quick google search revealed. Might make a trip out there and see if I can find anything useful.

**TKCR** · 06-03-2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by willem445

There are a couple about 45 minutes away from me that a quick google search revealed. Might make a trip out there and see if I can find anything useful.

Car-part.com might reveal more. I'm speaking from having to do this not long ago. Did a Google search and didn't find a whole lot. Did a search for parts on car-part, and found several within 1/2 hr. Just small places but they had an 84 C10 that I was able to get more more than what I needed. Searching car-part will tell you also if they even have what you want instead of driving there to find out they don't.

willem445 · 06-03-2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Car-part.com might reveal more. I'm speaking from having to do this not long ago. Did a Google search and didn't find a whole lot. Did a search for parts on car-part, and found several within 1/2 hr. Just small places but they had an 84 C10 that I was able to get more more than what I needed. Searching car-part will tell you also if they even have what you want instead of driving there to find out they don't.

What part should I search for to find the park brake assembly?

willem445 · 06-03-2016, 10:31 AM

Searched for Emergency Brake and found what I'm looking for I believe. Nearest one, 219 miles.... ugh

**TKCR** · 06-03-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by willem445

Searched for Emergency Brake and found what I'm looking for I believe. Nearest one, 219 miles.... ugh

Call them and see if they will ship it. Some places do.

willem445 · 06-03-2016, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Call them and see if they will ship it. Some places do.

That is what I was thinking as well. Thanks for the help everyone.

tucsonjwt · 06-03-2016, 03:23 PM

Ebay would still be my choice. I see a few listed there for cheap. Most sellers will take a return if you get burnt on a bad one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-74-78-79-...9VEX3q&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-74-78-79-...FXL7ZK&vxp=mtr

**TKCR** · 06-07-2016, 03:01 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-1987-SU...ZV14C6&vxp=mtr

**K25alive** · 06-07-2016, 11:29 PM

I bought a E Brake Pedal Assy from Truck and Car Shop a few months ago. It came in GM packaging. $73 plus shipping. p/n 73-34312. covers years 73-87.

06-01-2016, 02:51 PM	#1
willem445 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 239	Parking brake Can anybody point me in the direction of a new parking break unit? Mine is all rusted up on my truck and I'm tired of using a block as my parking break when I want to get out with the truck running still.

06-01-2016, 03:35 PM	#2
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,958	Re: Parking break The cable or the whole pedal? Here's the cable: http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks73_91/t73_123.html

06-01-2016, 03:36 PM	#3
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,975	Re: Parking break What's rusted up the pedal or cables or both? Pedals are a salvage yard item. Cables are model year range and model specific. RockAuto, Local Auto Parts store, ... __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

06-01-2016, 03:42 PM	#4
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Parking break You can find them on Ebay.

06-01-2016, 04:33 PM	#5
willem445 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 239	Re: Parking break The pedal mainly. The cable I will need as well but those are easier to find. Does LMC offer a reproduction pedal?

06-02-2016, 08:29 PM	#6
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Parking break By pedal do you mean the whole pedal assembly? (pedal rubber, pedal arm, spring, switch, etc.)

06-03-2016, 09:30 AM	#9
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,958	Re: Parking break Search car-part.com You will find you have more salvage yards near you than you knew.

06-03-2016, 10:31 AM	#13
willem445 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 239	Re: Parking break Searched for Emergency Brake and found what I'm looking for I believe. Nearest one, 219 miles.... ugh

06-03-2016, 03:23 PM	#16
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Parking break Ebay would still be my choice. I see a few listed there for cheap. Most sellers will take a return if you get burnt on a bad one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-74-78-79-...9VEX3q&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-74-78-79-...FXL7ZK&vxp=mtr

06-07-2016, 03:01 PM	#17
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,958	Re: Parking break http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-1987-SU...ZV14C6&vxp=mtr

06-07-2016, 11:29 PM	#18
K25alive Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 274	Re: Parking break I bought a E Brake Pedal Assy from Truck and Car Shop a few months ago. It came in GM packaging. $73 plus shipping. p/n 73-34312. covers years 73-87.



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