WHY doesnt anyone make this part! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RAS C-10 · 11-04-2013, 09:45 PM

It boggles my mind why some parts are not manufactured while some can be found just about everywhere!

Does anyone know where I can find such a part, other than scrounging around Junk yards for them.. All local junkyards here in upstate SC dont carry anything older than 1985 model cars.. Well, I cant really say all cause I haven't been to all the local ones.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-04-2013, 09:54 PM

I think Raybestos has them

**leddzepp** · 11-04-2013, 10:00 PM

CarQuest will have them. I think napa also has them

**NGN** · 11-05-2013, 12:23 AM

I hate to say but after a long time looking for them spring washer all over cause they did not come with the Chevy brake kits I got I finally them, from the men behind the counter who put a lot of time helping me. He said let me try one more thing and came out with a 67-72 f*%d brake kit and there in the bag it was, the right size, they worked perfect.
Nick

Terry Crist · 11-05-2013, 12:35 AM

Try this guy http://www.vintagechevytrucks.com/index2.html. Might be a long way away, but if he has your part? Be sure to call him though. He does not seem to do well with e-mails.

Oxmarqt · 11-05-2013, 10:33 AM

I found this at NAPA - UP 80660 - For a 1970 Chevrolet C10 Right Rear & Right Front (based on picture, not sure which one you need, UP 80659 is for the Left Front and Rear). Probably more than you need but all the parts are worth replacing.

Part is readily available in the Columbus, Ohio area. Not sure about where you live or if you even have a NAPA....

Paul

RAS C-10 · 11-05-2013, 05:56 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206048

just found another thread about the same problem im having. I think some of you guys were confusing the SA lever with the parking brake lever.

I HATE dealing with drum brakes!

You would think, since this lever im refering too deals with the EMERGENCY brake, that they would offer it. but whatever.

*gmachinz* · 11-05-2013, 06:17 PM

Can't find the GM # at the moment, but a quick 5 min. search and here ya go:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/oe-replacem.../p3042080.jcwx

*gmachinz* · 11-05-2013, 06:18 PM

The above pic is the override bracket repair kit/assembly-that is what allows the shoes to gradually move outward when vehicle is in reverse.

RAS C-10 · 11-05-2013, 06:28 PM

I looked at JC whitney per your link, and searched under 1970 Chevrolet truck.. and the system said there was no match.

*gmachinz* · 11-05-2013, 06:42 PM

dang...thought we had it...I'll try again...

Tinkermc · 11-05-2013, 08:33 PM

Did you guys know that Car Quest was purchased by Advance Auto? Not trying to Hyjack the thred. I think this info was just released.

RAS C-10 · 11-05-2013, 08:55 PM

Well, guess that makes that one less parts store chain to deal with haha..

Still More digging... found out that its also called a parking brake actuator.

anyhow .. onto the purpose of my new post.. saw this..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=471976&page=2

hopefully this will work... gonna call tomorrow and see if this is the real deal.

and from what ive gathered searching.. missing parking brake actuators seems to be fairly common problem.

RAS C-10 · 11-06-2013, 06:51 PM

Success!!

So, shout out to SmartJaw, for posting on this in a earlier thread!

Anyhow, if you need a "parking brake lever" for your rear drum brakes go to www.Earlyclassic.com
get their business number and give um a call!

like SmartJaw said in the other thread, they dont have them on their website
but I called and asked if they sale the "PBL" by itself.
The guy said they dont normally sell them outside of the kit, but they are $19 for each side.

5 minutes later I have a pair of them heading my way!

11-04-2013, 09:45 PM	#1
RAS C-10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 36	WHY doesnt anyone make this part! It boggles my mind why some parts are not manufactured while some can be found just about everywhere! Does anyone know where I can find such a part, other than scrounging around Junk yards for them.. All local junkyards here in upstate SC dont carry anything older than 1985 model cars.. Well, I cant really say all cause I haven't been to all the local ones. Attached Images __________________ If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of payments.

11-04-2013, 09:54 PM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,955	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! I think Raybestos has them __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-04-2013, 10:00 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! CarQuest will have them. I think napa also has them __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

11-05-2013, 12:23 AM	#4
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 823	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! I hate to say but after a long time looking for them spring washer all over cause they did not come with the Chevy brake kits I got I finally them, from the men behind the counter who put a lot of time helping me. He said let me try one more thing and came out with a 67-72 f*%d brake kit and there in the bag it was, the right size, they worked perfect. Nick

11-05-2013, 12:35 AM	#5
Terry Crist Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Manteca, California Posts: 59	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! Try this guy http://www.vintagechevytrucks.com/index2.html. Might be a long way away, but if he has your part? Be sure to call him though. He does not seem to do well with e-mails.

11-05-2013, 10:33 AM	#6
Oxmarqt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 22	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! I found this at NAPA - UP 80660 - For a 1970 Chevrolet C10 Right Rear & Right Front (based on picture, not sure which one you need, UP 80659 is for the Left Front and Rear). Probably more than you need but all the parts are worth replacing. Part is readily available in the Columbus, Ohio area. Not sure about where you live or if you even have a NAPA.... Paul __________________ 1969 Cheverolet C10 Custom Monza Red 350/700r4/3.73 28" tires

11-05-2013, 05:56 PM	#7
RAS C-10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 36	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206048 just found another thread about the same problem im having. I think some of you guys were confusing the SA lever with the parking brake lever. I HATE dealing with drum brakes! You would think, since this lever im refering too deals with the EMERGENCY brake, that they would offer it. but whatever. __________________ If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of payments.

11-05-2013, 06:17 PM	#8
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! Can't find the GM # at the moment, but a quick 5 min. search and here ya go: http://www.jcwhitney.com/oe-replacem.../p3042080.jcwx

11-05-2013, 06:18 PM	#9
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! The above pic is the override bracket repair kit/assembly-that is what allows the shoes to gradually move outward when vehicle is in reverse.

11-05-2013, 06:28 PM	#10
RAS C-10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 36	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! I looked at JC whitney per your link, and searched under 1970 Chevrolet truck.. and the system said there was no match. __________________ If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of payments.

11-05-2013, 06:42 PM	#11
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! dang...thought we had it...I'll try again...

11-05-2013, 08:33 PM	#12
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! Did you guys know that Car Quest was purchased by Advance Auto? Not trying to Hyjack the thred. I think this info was just released.

11-05-2013, 08:55 PM	#13
RAS C-10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 36	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! Well, guess that makes that one less parts store chain to deal with haha.. Still More digging... found out that its also called a parking brake actuator. anyhow .. onto the purpose of my new post.. saw this.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=471976&page=2 hopefully this will work... gonna call tomorrow and see if this is the real deal. and from what ive gathered searching.. missing parking brake actuators seems to be fairly common problem. __________________ If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of payments.

11-06-2013, 06:51 PM	#14
RAS C-10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 36	Re: WHY doesnt anyone make this part! Success!! So, shout out to SmartJaw, for posting on this in a earlier thread! Anyhow, if you need a "parking brake lever" for your rear drum brakes go to www.Earlyclassic.com get their business number and give um a call! like SmartJaw said in the other thread, they dont have them on their website but I called and asked if they sale the "PBL" by itself. The guy said they dont normally sell them outside of the kit, but they are $19 for each side. 5 minutes later I have a pair of them heading my way! __________________ If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of payments.



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