E brake.... can i just remove it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tripleblack · 04-05-2006, 08:22 PM

I was wondering if i can just remove my ebrake because it never worked in the first place. Thanks.

tripleblack · 04-05-2006, 08:24 PM

by the way, there are not many hills in my city anyways, so i dont necesarily have to worry about my truck rolling away( at least not that far).

76bonanza · 04-05-2006, 08:33 PM

The E stands for emergency just so you know.(LOL)

CochinoFilipino · 04-05-2006, 08:39 PM

New cars don't even have E-brakes. They have parking brakes.

TruckinDaddy · 04-05-2006, 08:50 PM

Here in Texas, a properly functioning emergency brake is one of the items they are supposed to check during the annual inspection.

cdowns · 04-05-2006, 10:08 PM

they sure are nice to have when you need them//FIX IT!!!!!

CG · 04-05-2006, 10:28 PM

i was about 40 miles from home one day and my master cyl went out. i had to drive home through heavy seattle traffic just using my ebrake and ebrake release handle...i was glad i had it.

*wolfthing2000* · 04-05-2006, 10:36 PM

Don't tell the state cops this, but one time I was so excited about getting an old Willys wagon that I had just purchased home before the guy renigged on the deal, that I drove it about 50 miles without any pedal, found no fluid in the master when I got home , and slowed/ kinda stopped with the e-brake. I had a pair of wires leading to the brake switch in my lap to bridge when I thought I needed to indicate to the poor sucker behind me that I was attem[ting to stop , to run the brake lights.

Crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jerry Jones · 04-05-2006, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfthing2000

Don't tell the state cops this, but one time I was so excited about getting an old Willys wagon that I had just purchased home before the guy renigged on the deal, that I drove it about 50 miles without any pedal, found no fluid in the master when I got home , and slowed/ kinda stopped with the e-brake. I had a pair of wires leading to the brake switch in my lap to bridge when I thought I needed to indicate to the poor sucker behind me that I was attem[ting to stop , to run the brake lights.

Crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is a classic!!!

MDC · 04-06-2006, 02:05 AM

Not to mention your saftey as well as others, your truck will not pass inspection without it in TX. I replaced all four cables and all of the hardware for about $125. I used a NOS front cable ($60), but Raybestos makes everything you need.

northcountry67 · 04-06-2006, 02:37 AM

I removed the e brake on my 67 because the ugly hand brake handle looked stupid. I'm going with an automatic, so I won't need it for parking and here in MN, if your vehicle is 39 years old, it doesn't have to meet the current "safety standards". Check your local laws.

lilred67 · 04-06-2006, 08:52 AM

as said above,your truck has to have a e-brake to pass texas state inspection.for those who don't like the handles on the '67-68 e-brakes,you can swap in a '69-72 foot operated e-brake.

*wolfthing2000* · 04-06-2006, 08:56 AM

I am putting the hand brake back in my 69/67 instead of the foot brake.

Solver · 04-06-2006, 08:59 AM

Would love to see a write up on swapping 69 or newer foot e brake on a 67-68.
I was going to do this on my 68 step as I also do not like the ugly hand brake. Problem I had was that the electric junction box sets sideways on 67-68 and there is no clearance for mounting the footpedal one in the firewall without major cutting and mods that I could see. Would love to hear details from someone who has done it!

glock35ipsc · 04-06-2006, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solver

Would love to see a write up on swapping 69 or newer foot e brake on a 67-68.
I was going to do this on my 68 step as I also do not like the ugly hand brake. Problem I had was that the electric junction box sets sideways on 67-68 and there is no clearance for mounting the footpedal one in the firewall without major cutting and mods that I could see. Would love to hear details from someone who has done it!

I think Wes at Classic Heartbeat did this once. I remember seeing a write-up about it somewhere, maybe on his website?

glock35ipsc · 04-06-2006, 09:40 AM

Yeah, here it is, pages 5 & 6:

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/panel_5.htm

67chevemall · 04-06-2006, 11:04 AM

fix it....

shifty · 04-06-2006, 04:22 PM

I love the 67-68 e-brake handle! the pedal looking ebrake and the handle ebrake are we-todd-did!

67chevemall · 04-06-2006, 06:39 PM

I'll buy it off you if it is the hand brake?

04-05-2006, 08:22 PM	#1
tripleblack short sell Ford stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 104	E brake.... can i just remove it? I was wondering if i can just remove my ebrake because it never worked in the first place. Thanks.

04-05-2006, 08:24 PM	#2
tripleblack short sell Ford stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 104	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? by the way, there are not many hills in my city anyways, so i dont necesarily have to worry about my truck rolling away( at least not that far).

04-05-2006, 08:33 PM	#3
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? The E stands for emergency just so you know.(LOL) __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

04-05-2006, 08:39 PM	#4
CochinoFilipino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Republic of California Posts: 345	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? New cars don't even have E-brakes. They have parking brakes. __________________ '67 C10 Short Stepside 5.0TPI/700R4

04-05-2006, 08:50 PM	#5
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? Here in Texas, a properly functioning emergency brake is one of the items they are supposed to check during the annual inspection. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

04-05-2006, 10:08 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? they sure are nice to have when you need them//FIX IT!!!!! __________________ 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

04-05-2006, 10:28 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,845	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? i was about 40 miles from home one day and my master cyl went out. i had to drive home through heavy seattle traffic just using my ebrake and ebrake release handle...i was glad i had it.

04-05-2006, 10:36 PM	#8
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? Don't tell the state cops this, but one time I was so excited about getting an old Willys wagon that I had just purchased home before the guy renigged on the deal, that I drove it about 50 miles without any pedal, found no fluid in the master when I got home , and slowed/ kinda stopped with the e-brake. I had a pair of wires leading to the brake switch in my lap to bridge when I thought I needed to indicate to the poor sucker behind me that I was attem[ting to stop , to run the brake lights. Crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04-06-2006, 02:05 AM	#10
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? Not to mention your saftey as well as others, your truck will not pass inspection without it in TX. I replaced all four cables and all of the hardware for about $125. I used a NOS front cable ($60), but Raybestos makes everything you need. __________________ 67 C10 Shortbed 327 05 F150 4x4 NO APPOLOGIES 's 02 Xpress X19 02 Yamaha VMax 150 www.xpressboats.com Nothing says 'poor craftmanship' like wrinkles in your duct tape

04-06-2006, 02:37 AM	#11
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? I removed the e brake on my 67 because the ugly hand brake handle looked stupid. I'm going with an automatic, so I won't need it for parking and here in MN, if your vehicle is 39 years old, it doesn't have to meet the current "safety standards". Check your local laws.

04-06-2006, 08:52 AM	#12
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? as said above,your truck has to have a e-brake to pass texas state inspection.for those who don't like the handles on the '67-68 e-brakes,you can swap in a '69-72 foot operated e-brake.

04-06-2006, 08:56 AM	#13
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? I am putting the hand brake back in my 69/67 instead of the foot brake.

04-06-2006, 08:59 AM	#14
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? Would love to see a write up on swapping 69 or newer foot e brake on a 67-68. I was going to do this on my 68 step as I also do not like the ugly hand brake. Problem I had was that the electric junction box sets sideways on 67-68 and there is no clearance for mounting the footpedal one in the firewall without major cutting and mods that I could see. Would love to hear details from someone who has done it! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

04-06-2006, 09:40 AM	#16
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? Yeah, here it is, pages 5 & 6: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/panel_5.htm __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-06-2006, 11:04 AM	#17
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? fix it.... __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD



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04-06-2006, 04:22 PM	#18
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? I love the 67-68 e-brake handle! the pedal looking ebrake and the handle ebrake are we-todd-did! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-06-2006, 06:39 PM	#19
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: E brake.... can i just remove it? I'll buy it off you if it is the hand brake?

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