E-brake conversion
- HAIRYBIKINI
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E-brake conversion
I'm in the process of installing the grand Cherokee rear end in my 62 Utiline and I would like to use the e-brake cables attached to the new rear. I assumed somebody has done a conversion from the original trans drum brake and was curious on how they did it. Any info is appreciated.
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Re: E-brake conversion
Time to be creative.
My truck is younger than me.
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Re: E-brake conversion
I have the same issue in my crewcab after the motor swap. i was thinking the newer style e -brake handle and cable would probably work. I can't do it because I mounted my fusebox where the e -brake handle should go . Now I also need another option. Let me know what you come up with, i haven't thought about it in a while.
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Re: E-brake conversion
Haha, I just happened to pick up an old fuse box from my buddies wrecking yard today; I'll keep that in mind when I put it in. I was thinking the same thing with a center lever.
Re: E-brake conversion
Have you seen the E stop electric brake? It's a frame mounted actuator you attach to the cable. It looks like a good solution speedwaymotors.com has em.
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Re: E-brake conversion
The E-Stop product is a viable option. Also used it in a recent restoration on my 67 Mustang. Works like a charm, no reason it wouldn't work on your project. And I did get mine from Speedway. Another tip from Stacey David from his Gearz Show on Velocity TV.
Stacey has a vast knowledge of all things in the restoration world. He shares info and tips on his show "Gearz" which airs on Velocity every Saturday morning.
Stacey also gives you access to his Blackbook of tried and trusted vendors and products. You can check it out at http://www.staceydavid.com
Very cool resource for shop tips, restoration tips, and all things car and truck and Stacey is a great car guy that has helped me many times when I have needed direction.
The E-Stop solution was just one of the many great products Stacey endorsed that I have used.
Stacey has a vast knowledge of all things in the restoration world. He shares info and tips on his show "Gearz" which airs on Velocity every Saturday morning.
Stacey also gives you access to his Blackbook of tried and trusted vendors and products. You can check it out at http://www.staceydavid.com
Very cool resource for shop tips, restoration tips, and all things car and truck and Stacey is a great car guy that has helped me many times when I have needed direction.
The E-Stop solution was just one of the many great products Stacey endorsed that I have used.
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Re: E-brake conversion
You must be thinking of an entirely different product.rmansberger wrote:The E-Sextop product is a viable option.
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Re: E-brake conversion
Soopernaut, that was not my intent, but it did my laugh when I saw it. That is what happens when you access and post entries from your smartphone.
For all those are are still laughing, it should be E-Stop. Could have that darn auto-correct, because I don't think that I would have typed that type of a mistake.
LOL
For all those are are still laughing, it should be E-Stop. Could have that darn auto-correct, because I don't think that I would have typed that type of a mistake.
LOL
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1967 Mustang "Duke"
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1978 GMC Suburban "Big Cub"
2006 C300
2014 RAM Limited "Master Sergeant"
517.599.7667
1967 Mustang "Duke"
1970 Dodge D100 "The Dude"
1978 GMC Suburban "Big Cub"
2006 C300
2014 RAM Limited "Master Sergeant"
517.599.7667