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bigjeepguy · 02-20-2003, 11:05 PM

My truck is an old (1971) Full Size jeep pickup. I am in the process of putting in running gear from an m715 jeep.

Anyway, I was wondering how you guys would reccomend that I put an emergency brake in the truck. I cannot use the traditional ebrake on the drum because such a thing does not exist for these axles.

I am thinking about putting one on the driveline, but I was wondering if that would put any extra stress on the dana 20 transfer case yoke.

What is the best way to install one on the driveline if that is the best way to go? I know very little about this, so any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Wilson · 02-20-2003, 11:57 PM

Call High Angle Driveline (530)877-2875

Jess is making parking brakes for certain applications as a bolt on kit. I don't know if he has one for the D20 tcase yet, but he would probably be willing to sell you the components and you could build the backing plate/bracket.

MNBen · 02-21-2003, 10:35 AM

The problem with the driveline e brakes, and why they are not legal in some places, is that if you lose a driveshaft you have no ebrake. Same deal with line locks if you lose regular brakes, line locks won't help ya. Just something to think about.

Ben

Old Scout · 02-21-2003, 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by jeepboyben
The problem with the driveline e brakes, and why they are not legal in some places, is that if you lose a driveshaft you have no ebrake. Same deal with line locks if you lose regular brakes, line locks won't help ya. Just something to think about.

Ben

Gee then I guess my Land Rover is not legal! Comes stock with a drive-line brake!

bigjeepguy · 02-21-2003, 04:17 PM

Even if it is not legal, it doesn't really matter, there are so many other things that target me for a ticket that an ebrake is the least of my worries.

The main thing I want is just something to keep me from rolling back on a hill, or to keep my truck still in the event that I get stuck. (It sucks having someone hold the brake while you get out of the truck)

Thanks for the responses,
Bigjeepguy

usmcdoc14 · 02-21-2003, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Old Scout

Gee then I guess my Land Rover is not legal! Comes stock with a drive-line brake!

and didnt the jeep dana 20 also have one?
bigjeep if you are not handy in the crafting dept. look up jess
if you are they are not that much of pain to make,they just require some fabrication skill
goodluck

CJ · 02-22-2003, 04:44 AM

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Originally posted by usmcdoc14

and didnt the jeep dana 20 also have one?
bigjeep if you are not handy in the crafting dept. look up jess
if you are they are not that much of pain to make,they just require some fabrication skill
goodluck

I think it was a Jeep 18
Land Cruisers had them
My 91 F-Superduty also had one
I think they are ok on the street

CJ-Jeeper · 02-23-2003, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigjeepguy
The main thing I want is just something to keep me from rolling back on a hill, or to keep my truck still in the event that I get stuck.

If your truck is giong to roll away on it's own, You're not stuck.

Mustard Dog · 02-23-2003, 05:28 PM

Just run an electric line lock, Summit has a few to choose from

Welby · 02-24-2003, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CJ-Jeeper

If your truck is giong to roll away on it's own, You're not stuck.

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

That

Mustard guy has a point...

GRMhick · 02-24-2003, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by bigjeepguy
(It sucks having someone hold the brake while you get out of the truck)

that is why there is a poor mans parking break... 2x4 wedged between the seat and the brake pedal....

Garrett

ttabbal · 02-26-2003, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by usmcdoc14

and didnt the jeep dana 20 also have one?
bigjeep if you are not handy in the crafting dept. look up jess
if you are they are not that much of pain to make,they just require some fabrication skill
goodluck

What calipers and rotors are people using for this? Sources? I'm thinking of fabbing one for my rig.

02-20-2003, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigjeepguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15959 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 613	Emergency Brake My truck is an old (1971) Full Size jeep pickup. I am in the process of putting in running gear from an m715 jeep. Anyway, I was wondering how you guys would reccomend that I put an emergency brake in the truck. I cannot use the traditional ebrake on the drum because such a thing does not exist for these axles. I am thinking about putting one on the driveline, but I was wondering if that would put any extra stress on the dana 20 transfer case yoke. What is the best way to install one on the driveline if that is the best way to go? I know very little about this, so any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

02-20-2003, 11:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wilson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7233 Location: Paradise, CA Posts: 17,077	Call High Angle Driveline (530)877-2875 Jess is making parking brakes for certain applications as a bolt on kit. I don't know if he has one for the D20 tcase yet, but he would probably be willing to sell you the components and you could build the backing plate/bracket. __________________ [COLOR=Red][SIZE=4]ECV 7-11[/SIZE][/COLOR] Serving up a Tsunami of Swagger

02-21-2003, 10:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
MNBen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7711 Location: Burnsville MN Posts: 606	The problem with the driveline e brakes, and why they are not legal in some places, is that if you lose a driveshaft you have no ebrake. Same deal with line locks if you lose regular brakes, line locks won't help ya. Just something to think about. Ben __________________ Sunset the unconstitutional USA Patriot Act!! Serious discussion makes Bubba sad -BRB

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02-21-2003, 04:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigjeepguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15959 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 613	Even if it is not legal, it doesn't really matter, there are so many other things that target me for a ticket that an ebrake is the least of my worries. The main thing I want is just something to keep me from rolling back on a hill, or to keep my truck still in the event that I get stuck. (It sucks having someone hold the brake while you get out of the truck) Thanks for the responses, Bigjeepguy