Transmission mounted parking brake - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MjrBummer · 03-26-2015, 12:01 PM

Would any of you happen to know a good source to find parking/emergency brake parts for these old trucks? I have a drum on the rear of my transmission attached to the drive-shaft, and a cable dangling there, but that's it. I believe this is the setup I'm looking for in the picture. I think I've heard horror stories of these bursting into flames. Has anybody done any upgrades to a better setup? I always thought my Dad was pretty anal with his work, but after getting a better look at some of the thing he's done over the years to this bus, I'd like to slap him.

Thanks,
Bill

mrolds88 · 03-28-2015, 12:20 AM

Ha! At least you have a drum. I got squat. Except for the mounting bracket and the rest of the stuff going up to the handle. As far as the external band type brake, McMaster Carr sells a material that should do for the lining. Anything else........Well....

nonstop · 04-19-2015, 11:27 PM

I'm interested in this too! My band is worn and doesn't hold!

Bobb · 04-20-2015, 12:12 AM

Hy Guys, If you could be specific about the year and size of truck we might be able to help you at least identify what is missing. As for worn out band lining, any good brake lining shop should be able to reline the band, hope that helps.

MjrBummer · 05-20-2015, 04:21 PM

I have a 1967 Chevy C50 school bus. GVW is 19,500 lbs.

03-26-2015, 12:01 PM	#1
MjrBummer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chippewa Falls, WI Posts: 41	Transmission mounted parking brake Would any of you happen to know a good source to find parking/emergency brake parts for these old trucks? I have a drum on the rear of my transmission attached to the drive-shaft, and a cable dangling there, but that's it. I believe this is the setup I'm looking for in the picture. I think I've heard horror stories of these bursting into flames. Has anybody done any upgrades to a better setup? I always thought my Dad was pretty anal with his work, but after getting a better look at some of the thing he's done over the years to this bus, I'd like to slap him. Thanks, Bill Attached Images

03-28-2015, 12:20 AM	#2
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: Transmission mounted parking brake Ha! At least you have a drum. I got squat. Except for the mounting bracket and the rest of the stuff going up to the handle. As far as the external band type brake, McMaster Carr sells a material that should do for the lining. Anything else........Well.... __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

04-19-2015, 11:27 PM	#3
nonstop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 422	Re: Transmission mounted parking brake I'm interested in this too! My band is worn and doesn't hold!

04-20-2015, 12:12 AM	#4
Bobb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rosedale B.C. Canada Posts: 29	Re: Transmission mounted parking brake Hy Guys, If you could be specific about the year and size of truck we might be able to help you at least identify what is missing. As for worn out band lining, any good brake lining shop should be able to reline the band, hope that helps.

05-20-2015, 04:21 PM	#5
MjrBummer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chippewa Falls, WI Posts: 41	Re: Transmission mounted parking brake I have a 1967 Chevy C50 school bus. GVW is 19,500 lbs.



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