E-Brake Options?

[2B32]

The previous owner pulled out all the parking brake components to put on a body lift. I have since lowered the truck to stock height. Are there any options outside of replacing the entire parking brake assembly to keep my truck from rolling when parked; line lock, trans brake, etc??

[Overdriven]

Line lock would require constant electrical power to the solenoid to stay engaged. Trans brake would be the same deal and isn't any better than just putting it in park. A trans brake actually engages reverse and drive at the same time so you don't have to foot brake it on the starting line.

You could replace the entire assembly, substitute a different E-brake pedal/handle assembly from another vehicle as well. There's also hydraulic hand brakes that plumb into the brake lines. These are generally for drifters and don't have a lock to keep them engaged but some do.

[biketopia]

could install an electric e brake. What all was removed...every cable, hanger, connection, pedal or hand lever? What year truck, they had different set ups in the cab over the years. Is it a manual or auto trans?

[Overdriven]

The more I think about it I'd just go back to stock. Place a "Wanted" ad on the board, there's guys parting these things out that I'm sure will come up with almost everything needed.

Unless you're doing buckets with a console going with a hand brake style would look weird. Adapting a foot pedal style from another truck would require fabrication to mount it. Stock sounds much easier.

[2B32]

Originally Posted by biketopia

could install an electric e brake. What all was removed...every cable, hanger, connection, pedal or hand lever? What year truck, they had different set ups in the cab over the years. Is it a manual or auto trans?

It's a 71 K20 with 4 spd manual. Everything is missing expect the pedal in the cab; no lines, connectors, brackets, nothing. I don't even know if I have the internals in the brake drums to hook up the lines.

[biketopia]

Originally Posted by Overdriven

The more I think about it I'd just go back to stock. Place a "Wanted" ad on the board, there's guys parting these things out that I'm sure will come up with almost everything needed.

Unless you're doing buckets with a console going with a hand brake style would look weird. Adapting a foot pedal style from another truck would require fabrication to mount it. Stock sounds much easier.

That's a good idea, I'm sure a lot of people can hook him up with what he needs.

Originally Posted by 2B32

It's a 71 K20 with 4 spd manual. Everything is missing expect the pedal in the cab; no lines, connectors, brackets, nothing. I don't even know if I have the internals in the brake drums to hook up the lines.

Having the pedal in the cab is a good start, sounds like you just need a set of cables. I'd be very surprised if the lever in the drum is gone, it's been a while since I've been in mine but I'm pretty sure it also acts on the equalizer bar for proper operation. Look on LMC's website, they have good exploded diagrams of systems. Then you can see what your missing, there really is just a few cables and hangers. Shouldn't be hard to source.