If the lever on the left here under the dash the parking brake? I can't say I can tell if it is working whether it is in this position or pulled up. Which way should it be when driving? Thanks.
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First off, what year is your truck? Is it standard or auto.? Early models '61-mid 65 have a trans brake. late '65-'71 rear axle. Down is off. Park on a incline and set brake. if it rolls trans. brake or axle adjustment is out of wack. ( if auto, take out of park when testing)
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by the vent knob and steering column, that is a 69-71 truck. So e brake is in the rear end. You can get a little bit of adjustment on the e brake by twisting the plastic knob. Otherwise check cables and rear brakes.
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Are u sure about the adjustment Bud? Ive got later trucks that the knob is just a grip and there is no adjustment. Also, the position of the vent control indicates 69-71. Earlier were mounted in or on the under edge of the dash.powerwagon54 wrote:by the vent knob and steering column, that is a 69-71 truck. So e brake is in the rear end. You can get a little bit of adjustment on the e brake by twisting the plastic knob. Otherwise check cables and rear brakes.
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Yes Terry they are adjustable unless it is rusted. And I did say the vent showed it to be 69-71 as does the column.
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The knobs twists on both my 64 and 70. My Craig
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I'll see if I can find the one that is not adjustable. Yes Bud, I was adding that not only is the vent knob the later style, as u mentioned, but the location is also different.powerwagon54 wrote:Yes Terry they are adjustable unless it is rusted. And I did say the vent showed it to be 69-71 as does the column.
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Thanks for the info. Yes it is a 1971 and automatic. I should know better to at least post that information when asking a question of the community here.
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