1964 C10 parking brake question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stanek · 04-26-2020, 03:43 PM

I have a '64 short bed C10 with 11 inch drum brakes in the rear, and I am trying to install parking brakes. The original parking brake system was removed by someone long ago, including the arms inside the drum that the spring attaches to in order to put tension on the shoes to engage the brakes. I've not been able to find any. Does anyone know where I may be able to find the left and right parking brake lever arms that attach onto the drums to engage the parking brake? Is there a wide range of year models that may fit the '64? Thanks for any help.

**DPowers** · 04-26-2020, 04:10 PM

I thought Raybestos sold a repair kit.

**jayoldschool** · 04-26-2020, 04:31 PM

You're in the same boat I was. The only thing left on my truck was the cable in the cab, and that turned out to be seized. Replaced everything. Used cab cable and handle. New cables underneath.

The pieces you need aren't repro'd to my knowledge. I got a used pair from Bill's Truck Shop up here. From a 67-73, though. He showed me where a little grinding was needed to make them work on my 65. Worked like a charm, I have perfectly functioning parking brake.

**DPowers** · 04-26-2020, 04:47 PM

What parts are you missing?

LVPhotos · 04-26-2020, 04:48 PM

I am going out on a limb... I believe I found a 1/2 ton obs and grabbed the guts. Its pretty much the same levers.

**bigmoe** · 04-26-2020, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPowers

What parts are you missing?

That picture doesn't show the park brake lever. it attaches to the shoe. They are actually obsolete for 64-66 trucks but newer ones work as they are almost the same.

**DPowers** · 04-26-2020, 05:45 PM

https://realdealsteel.com/i-21261261...lever-set.html

**jayoldschool** · 04-26-2020, 06:34 PM

Bigmoe has the correct pic, that was missing on my truck. Good find on that realdealsteel kit!

stanek · 04-27-2020, 11:22 AM

Thanks for all the info! And fantastic find on the realdealsteel site!

**Claimchaser** · 01-29-2023, 06:00 PM

Yikes! $74.00 for two brake levers! Dang!

Bushman66 · 01-29-2023, 10:19 PM

Give Jaime at Aspen Auto in Fountain Hills AZ a call. He has a 60-66 wrecking yard, I bet he has a set.

60short · 01-29-2023, 11:09 PM

I had this bookmarked, the year spread shown is different, not sure if parts will fit or not ...

https://www.classicparts.com/1951-62...ctinfo/71-718/

04-26-2020, 03:43 PM	#1
stanek Registered User Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 4	1964 C10 parking brake question I have a '64 short bed C10 with 11 inch drum brakes in the rear, and I am trying to install parking brakes. The original parking brake system was removed by someone long ago, including the arms inside the drum that the spring attaches to in order to put tension on the shoes to engage the brakes. I've not been able to find any. Does anyone know where I may be able to find the left and right parking brake lever arms that attach onto the drums to engage the parking brake? Is there a wide range of year models that may fit the '64? Thanks for any help.

04-26-2020, 04:10 PM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,424	Re: 1964 C10 parking brake question I thought Raybestos sold a repair kit. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

04-26-2020, 04:31 PM	#3
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,151	Re: 1964 C10 parking brake question You're in the same boat I was. The only thing left on my truck was the cable in the cab, and that turned out to be seized. Replaced everything. Used cab cable and handle. New cables underneath. The pieces you need aren't repro'd to my knowledge. I got a used pair from Bill's Truck Shop up here. From a 67-73, though. He showed me where a little grinding was needed to make them work on my 65. Worked like a charm, I have perfectly functioning parking brake.

04-26-2020, 04:47 PM	#4
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,424	Re: 1964 C10 parking brake question What parts are you missing? Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

04-26-2020, 04:48 PM	#5
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: 1964 C10 parking brake question I am going out on a limb... I believe I found a 1/2 ton obs and grabbed the guts. Its pretty much the same levers. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

04-26-2020, 05:45 PM	#7
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,424	Re: 1964 C10 parking brake question https://realdealsteel.com/i-21261261...lever-set.html __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

04-26-2020, 06:34 PM	#8
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,151	Re: 1964 C10 parking brake question Bigmoe has the correct pic, that was missing on my truck. Good find on that realdealsteel kit!

04-27-2020, 11:22 AM	#9
stanek Registered User Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 4	Re: 1964 C10 parking brake question Thanks for all the info! And fantastic find on the realdealsteel site!

01-29-2023, 06:00 PM	#10
Claimchaser Junior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 29	Re: 1964 C10 parking brake question Yikes! $74.00 for two brake levers! Dang! __________________ 1964 GMC 1000 Custom Swb. Fleetside 1955 Pontiac Star chief 1988 Lotus Esprit

01-29-2023, 10:19 PM	#11
Bushman66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Phx, Arizona Posts: 131	Re: 1964 C10 parking brake question Give Jaime at Aspen Auto in Fountain Hills AZ a call. He has a 60-66 wrecking yard, I bet he has a set.

01-29-2023, 11:09 PM	#12
60short Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 205	Re: 1964 C10 parking brake question I had this bookmarked, the year spread shown is different, not sure if parts will fit or not ... https://www.classicparts.com/1951-62...ctinfo/71-718/ __________________ 1960 C-10 Apache- "Rusty the Redneck Reject" 1/2 Ton short bed step side. 350 crate motor, 3 speed manual (floor shifted) MKII - Buddy Buckets and Glass Packs 20+ year long term project in process Lots of Rust, more memories... Build Thread



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