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#62483 07/03/2006 2:06 PM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 41 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 41 | My '63 had the e-brake removed by the previous owner. From what I have read from the experts here, this is probably because he coverted to a 305/TH350 from a 70s Camaro and that the AT interferes with the brake assembly. I'd prefer to have an e-brake. Are there afterarket options for this, or can I get a stock setup new or used and re-route it so it works? Thanks in advance! 
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#62484 07/03/2006 2:12 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | you can use the 66-72 setup, but all cables must be swapped to the later style. works great, I did it on my 64,,brian | | |
#62485 07/04/2006 3:46 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 | The state of CA says you got to have one. Did it originally have the e-brake on the rear of the manual tranny? Do you still have the original rear axle an Eaton? Does it have the e-cabled?
Larry
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#62486 07/04/2006 7:11 AM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 41 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 41 | Thanks for the replies. I'll have to check the rear axle, Larry. I just got a shop manual in the mail today (got it off eBay for $10  ) so I'll check there too to see if it's transmission or axle. I like the idea of the later model setup. I'll look into that too.
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#62487 07/04/2006 3:51 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 | I've got 63 C20 myself and will have the same problem you have now. Most of the C20s and above with manual trans, have a drum brake on the back of the trans for the e-brake. When replacing the trans with an auto or ??? you lose the drum brake. The problem isn't the under dash e-brake, that's basically the same from 60(?) to 72, it's the e-brake cables off the rear axle. The Eaton does come with an e-brake setup, it's just hard to find. I had another 63 C20 with an Eaton and a TH400 that had the e-brake lever under the dash. Maybe some one else has a different solution.
Larry
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#62488 07/04/2006 5:49 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | On the 63-5 manual trans trucks the e-brake works off the x-member for the manual tranny which is lost when adding an automatic. So you 3/4 ton fellas got trouble on both ends. The 67-72 setup is independent of crossmembers. Most Eatons I have seen have spots where you could drill the backing plates & add a cable or you could rob the plates off a later Eaton,, the 67-72 auto trucks are good for updates. brian | | |
#62489 07/06/2006 3:14 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 14 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 14 | Why not just cut your brake line and install a Micro Brake? It shuts off the brake pressure with an electric operated valve and will lock either axel or both. | | |
#62490 07/06/2006 6:45 AM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 41 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 41 | A Mico Lock brake system is not legal for use as an emergency brake, but thanks for the suggestion.
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#62491 07/06/2006 2:51 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 27 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 27 | I have a 66 3/4 t. gmc and installed a 283 w/a 400 TH. The E-brake still works properly. You can change to one like it like 64 fleetside say's.
I'm older than my truck but it's smarter than me! 66 GMC 3/4 ton fleetside 283, turbo 400.
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