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1969k10stepside · 02-25-2007, 11:21 AM

I decided to remove the e brake parts from my truck rather than search for the parts,and re do the e brake system.Anyone else do this or just me?Are there not e brake parts available?I have heard there wasnt

3/4tonterror · 02-25-2007, 11:31 AM

i removed it from 1 side to clean up the underside of the truck. tucked it all inside the driverside framrail, allways a good idea to have it working. plus no hasstle trying to pass inspection.

1969k10stepside · 02-25-2007, 11:33 AM

Indiana rarely if ever inspects vehicles so I shouldnt have any problems with inspections

cdowns · 02-25-2007, 11:43 AM

i've never had any problems getting parts for emergancy brake system and feel like the more safety features i have on my vehicles the better/i think my health and well being are worth the effort

sjarrett71 · 02-25-2007, 12:10 PM

My truck didn't have one when I got it but I'm slowly acquiring the parts to put it back on. I have an auto trans so I don't REALLY need it but I want the truck to have it if I want to use it.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-25-2007, 12:13 PM

I removed it from my 67 back in '97 because the PO cut, it in several places

I will be adding it again, but where I live I don't feel it's necessary, parking lots are flat. LMC has every piece you could reed, so I'm sure other vendors have them too.

Ram-Man · 02-25-2007, 12:35 PM

In Minnesota they quit working when they are a couple years old because of the salt on the roads.

bad_turbo · 02-25-2007, 12:37 PM

2 of my trucks have working e-brakes, my burb doesn't. It really sucks trying to load my burb on my trailer, though, since it wants to just roll off. We don't have inspections in cali!

**special-K** · 02-25-2007, 12:45 PM

I found every part for my HO52.Try Napa.If you truck is manual,you`ll miss it bigtime.My`92 sat at the diesel shop so long,when they went to move it into the shop it was froze-up.Dipterds don`t know you can`t left a parking brake set for long term.I told them to cut the cable since I didn`t want to put money into brakes on a rear I`ll be replacing soon.It`s a p.i.a. without it.I have to chock the wheels to start it,warm it up,back it up,turn off,remove the chock,then restart.Backing to my trailer is a bear.I can`t wait to get it back.

19673ontree · 02-25-2007, 12:59 PM

NO WAY !!! the two thing's in these truck's that I love is the little sqeak the clutch pedal spring make's and the E-BRAKE HANDLE love to pull up and stop reach down and pull that cool big ole e-brake lever , love the way they release with the little button too ,,,,,,,mine in my 67 work's perfect but if it didn't I would search till I found the stuff to fix it !!!

1969k10stepside · 02-25-2007, 12:59 PM

My truck( The 71 4x4) has(well,will have shortly) a Turbo 350.I think I might eventually replace the e brake,for the time being I am going to leave the e brake off though.

Bamm · 02-25-2007, 01:11 PM

If you don't "set" the ebrake for long periods of time, (overnight and such) would there be a problem using something like this instead of a normal setup?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DANA-...QQcmdZViewItem

cdowns · 02-25-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamm 24

If you don't "set" the ebrake for long periods of time, (overnight and such) would there be a problem using something like this instead of a normal setup?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DANA-...QQcmdZViewItem

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the reason for an emergancy brake system is if the hydraulic system fails to rely on the hydraulic system in case of hydraulic system failure isn't a good idea

nvrforgotten52 · 02-25-2007, 05:53 PM

mine just snapped yesterday

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2007, 06:05 PM

A hydraulic system will always bleed down... that's not a good idea for a real parking brake.

65-72 chevytoys · 02-25-2007, 06:50 PM

It is always a good idea to have a backup. If you saw my earlier post from today about my MC you will understand why. I am just lucky I found the problem in the driveway instead of on the road.

layinrocker65 · 02-25-2007, 07:00 PM

I dont have one on mine. looks alot cleaner. but I really dont need one.

**special-K** · 02-25-2007, 07:09 PM

My brake went out in my`72 GMC when I was down in Baltimore.Sure was nice being able to drive it home and park it by using the hand brake.
I guess you could drive a truck with no e-brake,horn,blinkers,high-beam,just the driver`s wiper,no dome light,1/2 the bolts in your bumper...see where I`m going?

*screamin_eagle* · 02-25-2007, 07:23 PM

my cable got cought in the drive shaft one day driving down the interstate at 80mph my buddy jumped up in the seat thinking parts where going to blast through the floor board.

02-25-2007, 11:21 AM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? I decided to remove the e brake parts from my truck rather than search for the parts,and re do the e brake system.Anyone else do this or just me?Are there not e brake parts available?I have heard there wasnt

02-25-2007, 11:31 AM	#2
3/4tonterror Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jaffrey,NH Posts: 325	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? i removed it from 1 side to clean up the underside of the truck. tucked it all inside the driverside framrail, allways a good idea to have it working. plus no hasstle trying to pass inspection.

02-25-2007, 11:33 AM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? Indiana rarely if ever inspects vehicles so I shouldnt have any problems with inspections

02-25-2007, 11:43 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? i've never had any problems getting parts for emergancy brake system and feel like the more safety features i have on my vehicles the better/i think my health and well being are worth the effort __________________ 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 Last edited by cdowns; 02-25-2007 at 12:04 PM.

02-25-2007, 12:10 PM	#5
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? My truck didn't have one when I got it but I'm slowly acquiring the parts to put it back on. I have an auto trans so I don't REALLY need it but I want the truck to have it if I want to use it. __________________ -Scott-

02-25-2007, 12:13 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? I removed it from my 67 back in '97 because the PO cut, it in several places I will be adding it again, but where I live I don't feel it's necessary, parking lots are flat. LMC has every piece you could reed, so I'm sure other vendors have them too. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-25-2007, 12:35 PM	#7
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? In Minnesota they quit working when they are a couple years old because of the salt on the roads.

02-25-2007, 12:37 PM	#8
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? 2 of my trucks have working e-brakes, my burb doesn't. It really sucks trying to load my burb on my trailer, though, since it wants to just roll off. We don't have inspections in cali! __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

02-25-2007, 12:45 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? I found every part for my HO52.Try Napa.If you truck is manual,you`ll miss it bigtime.My`92 sat at the diesel shop so long,when they went to move it into the shop it was froze-up.Dipterds don`t know you can`t left a parking brake set for long term.I told them to cut the cable since I didn`t want to put money into brakes on a rear I`ll be replacing soon.It`s a p.i.a. without it.I have to chock the wheels to start it,warm it up,back it up,turn off,remove the chock,then restart.Backing to my trailer is a bear.I can`t wait to get it back. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-25-2007, 12:59 PM	#10
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? NO WAY !!! the two thing's in these truck's that I love is the little sqeak the clutch pedal spring make's and the E-BRAKE HANDLE love to pull up and stop reach down and pull that cool big ole e-brake lever , love the way they release with the little button too ,,,,,,,mine in my 67 work's perfect but if it didn't I would search till I found the stuff to fix it !!!

02-25-2007, 01:11 PM	#12
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? If you don't "set" the ebrake for long periods of time, (overnight and such) would there be a problem using something like this instead of a normal setup? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DANA-...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

02-25-2007, 05:53 PM	#14
nvrforgotten52 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morro Bay C.A Posts: 179	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? mine just snapped yesterday __________________ '69 C10 SWB 350 edelbrock int/carb .420 .442 cam 700r4 70 lwb c10 work truck 250 I6 with two inch lift springs and a two inch bodylift and 33/12.5s

02-25-2007, 06:05 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? A hydraulic system will always bleed down... that's not a good idea for a real parking brake.

02-25-2007, 06:50 PM	#16
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? It is always a good idea to have a backup. If you saw my earlier post from today about my MC you will understand why. I am just lucky I found the problem in the driveway instead of on the road. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

02-25-2007, 07:00 PM	#17
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02-25-2007, 07:09 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? My brake went out in my`72 GMC when I was down in Baltimore.Sure was nice being able to drive it home and park it by using the hand brake. I guess you could drive a truck with no e-brake,horn,blinkers,high-beam,just the driver`s wiper,no dome light,1/2 the bolts in your bumper...see where I`m going? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-25-2007, 07:23 PM	#19
screamin_eagle Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 114	Re: Anybody not have the e brake on their truck? my cable got cought in the drive shaft one day driving down the interstate at 80mph my buddy jumped up in the seat thinking parts where going to blast through the floor board.

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