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monzanick · 10-07-2015, 09:32 PM

My current project has a 208 case. I am putting a Dennys driveshaft sle yoke on it. Has anyone got a source/plan on a budget parking brake that goes on the back of the 208 case? I'm kicking around using Harley Davidson caliper/rotor grafted on the yoke. Thanks in advance.

LukeandI · 10-09-2015, 10:20 AM

I don't know about the 208 but these guys have a kit for the 205.There are lots of used Harley calipers available but I'm not sure if they would give you the pressure needed for a truck brake.
http://tsmmfg.com/Pinion_Mounted_Parking_Brakes.htm

monzanick · 10-14-2015, 08:28 PM

Thank for the link. I was thinking Harley stuff just cause of the size. I was thinking it might be low also even multiplying it x4 (4:10 rear axle). Good thing I'm still in the figguring stage.

LukeandI · 10-14-2015, 08:47 PM

Were you planning on keeping your e-brake on the rears as well? I have just figured out the cable routing and was hoping to get the original one working on our 70 k10. It came without the cables hooked up, but my 65 c10 had a great e-brake. There must be a way to get them functioning as intended...wishful thinking maybe...but at least with the kit in the link it stays mechanical, no slave cylinder or transfer arms to worry about. I would think they hook to the original cable.

monzanick · 10-14-2015, 09:05 PM

I ditched the rear drum stuff. Ruff stuff brackets and front calipers clamping down on discs. I was thinking about caddy parking brake calipers, they never worked well on those cars either.

Ain't fabricating fun?

LukeandI · 10-14-2015, 09:19 PM

Yes fabricating is a hoot. I usually take one step forward and 2 back. Then its off to NAPA to get more rod or wire...ps..I love the truck, is that a 52?

monzanick · 10-14-2015, 09:49 PM

1985 frame shortened, 2000 5.3 9.5" rear axle,44 front th400 Trans . 1950 cab, 54 doors. Chevy truck parts from just about every generation. Lol.

LukeandI · 10-14-2015, 09:58 PM

Sweet, I would need a cheat sheet to remember all the different parts. :-)

monzanick · 10-14-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LukeandI

Sweet, I would need a cheat sheet to remember all the different parts. :-)

I've been taking pictures and labeling everything in my Facebook album... someyear I'll put together a scrapbook onnit.

obijuan · 10-14-2015, 10:52 PM

Put a 241 in it.

swamp rat · 10-15-2015, 12:52 AM

I got a link at home for some disk brakes for driveshafts, i can post after work.

10-07-2015, 09:32 PM	#1
monzanick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: somerset wi Posts: 10	208 case parking brake My current project has a 208 case. I am putting a Dennys driveshaft sle yoke on it. Has anyone got a source/plan on a budget parking brake that goes on the back of the 208 case? I'm kicking around using Harley Davidson caliper/rotor grafted on the yoke. Thanks in advance.

10-09-2015, 10:20 AM	#2
LukeandI Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Comox B.C. Posts: 46	Re: 208 case parking brake I don't know about the 208 but these guys have a kit for the 205.There are lots of used Harley calipers available but I'm not sure if they would give you the pressure needed for a truck brake. http://tsmmfg.com/Pinion_Mounted_Parking_Brakes.htm

10-14-2015, 08:28 PM	#3
monzanick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: somerset wi Posts: 10	Re: 208 case parking brake Thank for the link. I was thinking Harley stuff just cause of the size. I was thinking it might be low also even multiplying it x4 (4:10 rear axle). Good thing I'm still in the figguring stage.

10-14-2015, 08:47 PM	#4
LukeandI Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Comox B.C. Posts: 46	Re: 208 case parking brake Were you planning on keeping your e-brake on the rears as well? I have just figured out the cable routing and was hoping to get the original one working on our 70 k10. It came without the cables hooked up, but my 65 c10 had a great e-brake. There must be a way to get them functioning as intended...wishful thinking maybe...but at least with the kit in the link it stays mechanical, no slave cylinder or transfer arms to worry about. I would think they hook to the original cable.

10-14-2015, 09:05 PM	#5
monzanick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: somerset wi Posts: 10	Re: 208 case parking brake I ditched the rear drum stuff. Ruff stuff brackets and front calipers clamping down on discs. I was thinking about caddy parking brake calipers, they never worked well on those cars either. Ain't fabricating fun? Attached Images

10-14-2015, 09:19 PM	#6
LukeandI Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Comox B.C. Posts: 46	Re: 208 case parking brake Yes fabricating is a hoot. I usually take one step forward and 2 back. Then its off to NAPA to get more rod or wire...ps..I love the truck, is that a 52?

10-14-2015, 09:49 PM	#7
monzanick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: somerset wi Posts: 10	Re: 208 case parking brake 1985 frame shortened, 2000 5.3 9.5" rear axle,44 front th400 Trans . 1950 cab, 54 doors. Chevy truck parts from just about every generation. Lol.

10-14-2015, 09:58 PM	#8
LukeandI Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Comox B.C. Posts: 46	Re: 208 case parking brake Sweet, I would need a cheat sheet to remember all the different parts. :-)

10-14-2015, 10:52 PM	#10
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: 208 case parking brake Put a 241 in it.

10-15-2015, 12:52 AM	#11
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 208 case parking brake I got a link at home for some disk brakes for driveshafts, i can post after work. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's



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