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cgster · 12-29-2018, 07:27 PM

Looking at a 67 truck that at some point had the ebrake removed. How hard is it to install an emergency brake?

**Grumpy old man** · 12-29-2018, 07:38 PM

it's not hard ,It all depends on whats missing . all the parts are available .

cgster · 12-29-2018, 07:41 PM

Ok, im assuming most of the parts are missing. I haven't had time to get a detailed look.

**jayoldschool** · 12-29-2018, 08:39 PM

I had to replace the entire system on my 65. Someone had cut the e brake cables at the drums, removed the components inside the drums, taken off all the cables, and even the handle inside. Rebuilt it all with a mix of used and repop. Didn't cost much. Works perfect.

**jocko** · 12-29-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cgster

Looking at a 67 truck that at some point had the ebrake removed. How hard is it to install an emergency brake?

Keep in mind you'll need pre-68 parts (67, 66, 65, etc..) - the floor pedal came in at 68, below column pull lever 67 and earlier. I assume you know all this, mentioning JUST in case, since you said you're looking at it (i.e. if not familiar with 67s, you wouldn't be the first to look for a floor pedal and think the parking brake is missing) Like I said, assume not news to you, but JUST in case

**MySons68C20** · 12-29-2018, 09:54 PM

My 68 has the arm powered e brake handle. I can pic up if you would like.

cgster · 12-30-2018, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Keep in mind you'll need pre-68 parts (67, 66, 65, etc..) - the floor pedal came in at 68, below column pull lever 67 and earlier. I assume you know all this, mentioning JUST in case, since you said you're looking at it (i.e. if not familiar with 67s, you wouldn't be the first to look for a floor pedal and think the parking brake is missing) Like I said, assume not news to you, but JUST in case

I thought floor pedals began in 69 and the 67-68 both and the hand lever below column?

**jocko** · 12-30-2018, 02:04 AM

I believe you all are absolutely correct - I could've sworn it was early 68 when the changeover occurred, but as I look back all the old 68 interior pics I have - they all have the pull same handle as the 67 and earlier. Thanks for correcting!

Kevin7723 · 01-14-2019, 11:12 PM

Ive got all the parts to rebuild mine from lmc truck and looking through the forums and other guides it doesn’t seem to hard to get everything installed.

12-29-2018, 07:27 PM	#1
cgster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 324	Emergency Brake question Looking at a 67 truck that at some point had the ebrake removed. How hard is it to install an emergency brake?

12-29-2018, 07:38 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Emergency Brake question it's not hard ,It all depends on whats missing . all the parts are available . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-29-2018, 07:41 PM	#3
cgster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 324	Re: Emergency Brake question Ok, im assuming most of the parts are missing. I haven't had time to get a detailed look.

12-29-2018, 08:39 PM	#4
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,151	Re: Emergency Brake question I had to replace the entire system on my 65. Someone had cut the e brake cables at the drums, removed the components inside the drums, taken off all the cables, and even the handle inside. Rebuilt it all with a mix of used and repop. Didn't cost much. Works perfect.

12-29-2018, 09:54 PM	#6
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 897	Re: Emergency Brake question My 68 has the arm powered e brake handle. I can pic up if you would like.

12-30-2018, 02:04 AM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	Re: Emergency Brake question I believe you all are absolutely correct - I could've sworn it was early 68 when the changeover occurred, but as I look back all the old 68 interior pics I have - they all have the pull same handle as the 67 and earlier. Thanks for correcting!

01-14-2019, 11:12 PM	#9
Kevin7723 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Oceanside California Posts: 34	Re: Emergency Brake question Ive got all the parts to rebuild mine from lmc truck and looking through the forums and other guides it doesn’t seem to hard to get everything installed.



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