Dodgeed Posted December 5, 2018 Author Report Posted December 5, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 9:20 AM, FlashBuddy said: Jack it up and spin the wheels, do they spin freely? Okay, it was on the rack today, and the mechanic and I were underneath and he spun the drive shaft and the wheels rotated freely, and the shaft wasn't touching the parking brake pads, so the smell I smelled which I thought was a brake hanging up, was only the dripping WD40 onto the exhaust. In fact, while I was driving over to the shop this morning, there wasn't any smell, and I was calm enough, since I wasn't worried about all the things that "could" be wrong, to notice there wasn't drag at all on the vehicle while moving forward, that would have been there if a brake was actually hanging up. So, all in all, a good day at the shop. I've got a lead on a used cable, and I'll look for a parking brake kit to replace what I've got, even though the current one is fine, it looks like it could use a replacement kit at some point in the distant future. Might as well get it now, when I don't have a crises and have the luxury of available time. Thanks for all the suggestions guys. ? 2 Quote
48Dodger Posted December 7, 2018 Report Posted December 7, 2018 While I'm searching through my piles of spare parts looking for interesting things....here's some related videos. E-brake video #1 E-brake video #2 E-brake video #3 48D 3 Quote
Dodgeed Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Posted December 7, 2018 5 hours ago, 48Dodger said: While I'm searching through my piles of spare parts looking for interesting things....here's some related videos. E-brake video #1 E-brake video #2 E-brake video #3 48D Thanks Dave. Always amazing that there are videos for everything. Glad I was able to see these. They confirm what I have, so at least I know I'm on the right path. ? Quote
Brent B3B Posted December 8, 2018 Report Posted December 8, 2018 10 hours ago, 48Dodger said: While I'm searching through my piles of spare parts looking for interesting things....here's some related videos. E-brake video #1 E-brake video #2 E-brake video #3 48D " additional information" 3 Quote
Dodgeed Posted December 8, 2018 Author Report Posted December 8, 2018 11 hours ago, Brent B3B said: " additional information" Humm, now I'll have to see if I have that bracket or not. I don't remember. Again, thanks for posting the videos. ? Quote
Brent B3B Posted December 9, 2018 Report Posted December 9, 2018 Again, I mention for future readers.....In cleaning up a couple cables I have this weekend, I have two different sizes. one is longer, I would suspect the longer one is for a fluid drive. I didn't even think of it until this thread. Ok, I done.... ? 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted December 9, 2018 Report Posted December 9, 2018 B1 and B2 cable W/O FD Pt#.... B1 and B2 cable W/ FD Pt#..... B3 and B4 cable W/O FD Pt#.... B3 and B4 cable W/FD Pt # .... B4 Truck-O-Matic... two different cable lengths... WOW.... a lot of different cables... Quote
Merle Coggins Posted December 9, 2018 Report Posted December 9, 2018 No part numbers Rob? Although they probably wouldn’t do anyone any good these days. Also, the B1 wouldn’t use a cable, but I know that you know that too. ? Too bad they didn’t list the length on the other 4 cables... Quote
TrampSteer Posted December 9, 2018 Report Posted December 9, 2018 You might want to try a boat supply house, they make custom cabling all the time. Not sure what that would cost but it was suggested to me before I actually found a used one from this one guy. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted December 9, 2018 Report Posted December 9, 2018 5 hours ago, Merle Coggins said: No part numbers Rob? Although they probably wouldn’t do anyone any good these days. Also, the B1 wouldn’t use a cable, but I know that you know that too. ? Too bad they didn’t list the length on the other 4 cables... Yeah Merle... I kinda laxed on my cable info reply... and yep I also forgot about the B-1 E-brake lever on the trans like the W-series trucks...? Quote
MWPauly09 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Posted December 9, 2018 From this site a few years ago I found a gentlemen in Lebanon Pa. that makes and repairs e brake cables. I have used his services on two occasions with good results. George Martin Phone number 717-273-9502 Hope this helps. Quote
Dodgeed Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Posted December 11, 2018 On 12/9/2018 at 5:13 PM, MWPauly09 said: From this site a few years ago I found a gentlemen in Lebanon Pa. that makes and repairs e brake cables. I have used his services on two occasions with good results. George Martin Phone number 717-273-9502 Hope this helps. Thank you. I'll keep this in mind. Quote
Dodgeed Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Posted December 11, 2018 On 12/9/2018 at 12:18 PM, TrampSteer said: You might want to try a boat supply house, they make custom cabling all the time. Not sure what that would cost but it was suggested to me before I actually found a used one from this one guy. Good idea. Thanks. Quote
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