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Running Dana 18 without E-brake?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by metal_miner, Jun 18, 2009.

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  1. Jun 20, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The factory parking brake doesn't hang below the skid plate or cross member anyway..
     
    Patrick, Jun 20, 2009
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  2. Jun 20, 2009
    PeteL

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    Line lock is not redundant in case of hydraulic failure.

    Worse, I personally know a case (involving an idling fire truck) where the brakeline heated and the expanding fluid blew it out, releasing the truck on a downhill grade. Almost crushed the pump operator.

    I wouldn't want to trust a line lock if I was not in the driver's seat.

    And, like Patrick said, about the skid plate.

    Pete
     
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    PeteL, Jun 20, 2009
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  3. Jun 21, 2009
    Bruce Hamilton

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    The later Forward Controls, after 58, have the parking brake on the axle and a nice under the dash handle that supplied plenty of leverage.
     
    Bruce Hamilton, Jun 21, 2009
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  4. Jun 22, 2009
    jzeber

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    I removed the drum and run a disc parking brake in place of it.
     
    jzeber, Jun 22, 2009
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  5. Jun 22, 2009
    nickmil

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    Pics?:toetap:
     
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  6. Jun 22, 2009
    Patrick

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    My Dad is going to be installing his disc park brake equipped T case this week. I'll try to remember to get some pics...
     
    Patrick, Jun 22, 2009
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  7. Jun 22, 2009
    jzeber

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    I will post a few later today when I get to my home computer. I used Toyota stuff from All Pro Off Road.
     
    jzeber, Jun 22, 2009
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  8. Jun 22, 2009
    Patrick

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    I'd be interested in seeing yours as well. My dad used a Toyota kit from All Pro too.
     
    Patrick, Jun 22, 2009
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  9. Jun 22, 2009
    AKCJ

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    I'm saying the line lock works fine if you're there to supervise it. If you're going to walk away turn the motor off and put it in gear. And block a tire if it's steep.

    Very handy to hop out and lock in the hubs or zip up the back or plug in the winch control. Just not a long term thing.
     
    AKCJ, Jun 22, 2009
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  10. Jun 23, 2009
    jzeber

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    Unfortunately I am currently not able to post attachments...need to find out why.
     
    jzeber, Jun 23, 2009
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  11. Jun 23, 2009
    unclebill

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    photobucket is your friend...
     
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  12. Jun 23, 2009
    jzeber

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    I have a google account I will post them to. Thanks Lynn for letting me know about the attachments!
     
    jzeber, Jun 23, 2009
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    jzeber

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  14. Aug 30, 2009
    davistroy

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    Did that disc parking brake bolt right up or were there mods required? Model/Part number would be much appreciated! Thanks!
     
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  15. Aug 30, 2009
    brian h

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    Is there an advantage in using a front yoke on the rear instead of the rear 4 bolt that came w/drum parking brake? Strength, driveline lenght? The dana 20 uses the same yoke front and rear. The line lock I have on my front disk brakes works very well and will hold for several days sitting parked in the garage Thanks Brian
     
    brian h, Aug 30, 2009
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  16. Aug 31, 2009
    BlueComet

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    That was nice looking work you did.:)
     
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  17. Aug 31, 2009
    jzeber

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    IIRC I had to open the hole in the center a little and drill new holes to get it to line up with the original yoke.
    I used stuff from All Pro Off Road (Toyota) found here: http://www.allprooffroad.com/pickupbrakeupgrades/33
     
    jzeber, Aug 31, 2009
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