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E brake

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Dpards, Mar 5, 2010.

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  1. Mar 12, 2010
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    The early cj transfer case brakes were never designed to stop the vehicle in an emergency situation. They were parking brakes, and they were not very good at that.


    A mico brake requires pressure from the master cylinder to be applied then locks that pressure in place with a stop valve. Therefore, it is just a parking brake also.

    A true emergency brake can be had since you have a later axle. Hook up the shoes to a good mechanical advantage lever like a foot applied or a 90* lever arm handle and your good to go.
     
    grannyscj, Mar 12, 2010
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    modified

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    I carry a level
     
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    seriously, I think you should use the rear "E" brake cable setup on your current rear drums. lot less work. though, in the meantime. a level works better then a "brick" R)
     
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    curtcanada

    curtcanada L, L, and the POH!

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    curtcanada, Mar 12, 2010
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