Emergency Brake Help

[TimStatelman]

I have a 46 or 47 fluid drive trans...I have the emergency brake handle but the cable was cut I have no idea where I can get this part or even how gets set up..someone please help

[TimStatelman]

It says that's with out fluid drive

[Gary Manes]

I have been told by my mechanic that any "over the counter" cables can be used. Not sure what he does to make 'adjustments', but he told me not to worry about it breaking.

NAPA may carry them in their old car line of catalogs. You would be surprised what they sell. The problem is most don't carry the books. We had a NAPA for a couple of years. One of the guys knew I was always looking for parts for my two '48's. He ordered a set of the books, and BOY I went to town. Found nearly every thing I needed during that time.

That was when I found my locking gas cap (vented) which was being advertised by a guy on e-bay all the time starting at $15.00. At NAPA it was $5.00!!

[suntennis]

The Mopar parts book shows a cable for 46-48 Desoto and Chrysler with Tip-Toe Shift is 74 1/2" long. If this is your car, perhaps Andy Burnbaum has it. The Mopar part number is 1118-875 .

[JIPJOBXX]

I have an extra one that as you can see has a sweg lock to keep the cable together. If you want it than we can come up with a price and shipping. Jon

PS. I bought a new old stock one a few years ago and do not need this one.

Edited January 28, 2011 by JIPJOBXX

[Drdialtone]

http://www.collectorsautosupply.com/search/search.asp

I need to replace my E-brake band and possibly the drum. A couple of questions... I see that Andy Bernbaum has the band assembly, but anybody know where I can get a drum? Is the drum something that can be reconditioned?

Also, the exploded diagram in this thread... what book does this come from? Anybody have a source for the manual?

Thanks!

[TodFitch]

... but anybody know where I can get a drum? Is the drum something that can be reconditioned?

I'm having a hard time imagining a parking/emergency brake drum that has been so damaged in normal operation that it would need replacing or significant reconditioning. . . Care to post a picture?

[desoto1939]

Contact George the Brake Cable guy

717-273-9502 or 717-598-7884

1510 King Street

Lebanon, PA 17042

brakecables1@pa.net

George is a good guy and his prices are very good. He sells at Hershey and I have purcahsed items from him

Rich Hartung

desoto1939@aol.com

[greg g]

The only reason I could see replacing a e brake drum was if ti was rusted through or bent enough to effect the drive line balance. Since the assembly is only a clamp and hold device and is usually applied and released withthe vehicle stationary, its surface condition is not nearly as critical as a rotating service brake drum where trueness, surface condition and heat disapation are issues.

As long as it holds, and rotates smoothly, and doesn't tear up the lining material and releases as it should, a couple grooves or scratches should be immeterial to its operation at least in the parking brake mode mode. And as long as there is enough meat so that the band isn't crushing it the thisckness of the drum is probably not real important either.

[Drdialtone]

Greg, thanks for the advice. The mechanic while replacing the rear trans seal noticed the band was down to the rivets. I suspect he was thinking the rivets had caused some damage. I'll start with the new band and a new cable and see how it goes. You are right, it doesn't seem like something that would need to be replaced unless it's cracked or damaged by rust...

Tod, no picture since it's back together. When I get the new band I'll take a pic. Thanks!