E brake for 14 bolt scout conversion

[mikegoodwin]

I have installed a 14 bolt rear on my ScoutII and sure could use some advice on how to install a emergency brake.

Any suggestions?

Mike

[mgoodman]

You can install disk brakes on the 14B and use the caddy calipers for an e-brake set up....

You could also look into a pinion brake setup for an e-brake, but I hear thatr's not a generally safe alternative.

Keep the ideas you do get on the board... may need this in the future myself.

[mikegoodwin]

I forgot to mention that I was using the 14 bolt drums

[MochaMike]

I got a lineloc from the junkyard for $10.
You can find Electric ones in large Diesel freight trucks and suck...
Manual ones in Forklifts.

[Binder]

Just get out and put a rock in front of the tire or park up against a tree. That's what I do.

[Jeepdude_Jay]

I forgot to mention that I was using the 14 bolt drums
You might as well use the stock cable setup then.

[RustoleumWhite]

You might as well use the stock cable setup then.
Thats what I was thinking.

Set it up the same as the old Scout set-up was. Loop the cable from the axle up, then run the stock Scout brake cable to it as it orginaly was.


You might nees to re-fab some brackets, or maybe even shorten the 14B cable to get things to line up well.

[Harvester of Sorrow]

You might as well use the stock cable setup then.

X3

Seems that it would be much less to fab...Re angle the mounts...then just run stock cable gear from the Scout cable yoke back.

[Binderman]

Who needs an e-brake, as there is always a tree to back into:D

Cut a broom handle and prop the brake pedal down. With the stock drums on the rear it shouldnt take much to hold it.

The way you wheel, the cables will be tore loose in about 10 minutes.

I will install a hydraulic line lock when my truck grows up someday.

See ya in a few!! :D

Tic-Toc

[mikegoodwin]

Hey! I like the broomstick thing, but I still gotta get this thing inspected. I am adding a line lock for the short term fix and for our wheeling trip this weekend.

The 14 bolt cables come out of the backing plate and stop and the scout ones come out of the backing plate and loop to the opposite side. Has anyone installed the scout cable on a 14 bolt? The cable clamp is obviously different, but besides that what else?

... or would it be better to adapt the chevy truck e brake cables?

Chuck, could you look at your chev and see what you think?

[Binder]

Be carefull about using a line lock for a E brake. It will loose pressure slowly and only hold the rig for a short time.

[Jeepdude_Jay]

..... I still gotta get this thing inspected. I am adding a line lock for the short term fix ......
I think, legally, the e-brake has to be mechanical. Something to think about if it has to be inspected.

[Gen. Nonsense]

I think, legally, the e-brake has to be mechanical. Something to think about if it has to be inspected.Thats correct.

[TheCopperCowboy]

I use the rock e-brake myself, plenty of 'em layin around. You could also remove the air from your tires, then hit the OBA when you ready to go. But seriously, the stock cables would work, just don't design them as limiting straps, :eek: that would make for an expensive day. :smokin:

[R290]

Anybody got a pic of what they did? Cheaper to install a 14 bolt then buy a scout II rear brake drums:shaking:

[thescoutmandan]

very very simple. ebrake set up for corp 14 bolt on scout 2 this is on my scout. 1 by 1/4 flat strap bent into a curl. used the grinder to cut a groove in the metal sliped the ebrake cables from the corp 14 into cut slots. drilled holes on the other side for my home made cable to go through used 4 cable binders and ran the cable through scouts existing ebrake brackets. here is some pics works like it should by the way.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2079000-2079999/2079494_32_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2079000-2079999/2079494_33_full.jpg

[mikegoodwin]

Thank you scoutmandan!

Have you had any slip with the cable binders? Also, what size cable did you use? I looked at some 1/4" cable at Home Depot that was rated at 820lbs but wasn't sure if it would be strong enough.

[REDDMANIAC]

Find an older 78 80 cadillac with rear disc, they have a cable that has the steel heads on both ends and some adapter plates. use the plates if the cable isnt long enough, and have the local brake shop make you a cable thats long enough. Or Ill sell you mine for $100 shipped. Cant guarantee the length is right for you tho.

[thescoutmandan]

no i haven't had any problem with slip. Its 1/4 inch cable. I just made sure that i got it put together very tightly. after useing it a few times i had to readjust the cable once it got a good seat. and haven't had to ever since.

[mikegoodwin]

Thanks!