I just purchased a 79 CJ7 with a fiberglass tub. It is pretty well built. The main issues I have are the e-brake cables were cut at the rear drums. They look like they must have been pretty well rusted to the point of no return so I assume the guy just did not want to deal with them. I have been parking the Jeep in gear (3-speed) but want something that I can park and leave it running.
My concern is that mounting the traditional emergency brake pedal will interfere with my front cage. I am also concerned that mounting the foot pedal to the firewall may be too much for the fiberglass to handle. The tub is steel reinforced, but I just don't want to damage anything.
Has anyone mounted a TJ style handbrake on the trans tunnel? Is there a good handbrake to mount under the dash? If you have mounted the traditional pedal to the firewall I would like to know how it works.
Also, what do I need as far as cables go? I guess I need the entire set up. Is there a kit that can be purchased with mounting brackets and all?
Any pics of your setups would be greatly appreciated.
My concern is that mounting the traditional emergency brake pedal will interfere with my front cage. I am also concerned that mounting the foot pedal to the firewall may be too much for the fiberglass to handle. The tub is steel reinforced, but I just don't want to damage anything.
Has anyone mounted a TJ style handbrake on the trans tunnel? Is there a good handbrake to mount under the dash? If you have mounted the traditional pedal to the firewall I would like to know how it works.
Also, what do I need as far as cables go? I guess I need the entire set up. Is there a kit that can be purchased with mounting brackets and all?
Any pics of your setups would be greatly appreciated.