Parking brake upgrade

mylesprimo · 06-30-08, 11:18 AM

Does anyone know where I could find a parking brake set like the ones you can get at All-Pro offroad for mini-trucks?

All Pro Off Road

I like this set up, but cannot find it for an 80.

Doc · 06-30-08, 12:24 PM

The X-fer case parking brake? Check your local laws first, in many areas of the country this makes a vehicle not legal to run on the road.

Tools R Us · 06-30-08, 12:34 PM

I wouldn't call that an upgrade, doubt that it has as much holding power as the stockers.

ringpinion.biz · 06-30-08, 12:36 PM

Not that it matters (it wont fit the 80 anyway) but driveshaft ebrake offers much greater holding ability, as it is multiplied by the gear reduction in the differential.

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Originally Posted by Tools R Us

I wouldn't call that an upgrade, doubt that it has as much holding power as the stockers.

Tools R Us · 06-30-08, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ringpinion.biz

Not that it matters (it wont fit the 80 anyway) but driveshaft ebrake offers much greater holding ability, as it is multiplied by the gear reduction in the differential.

That maybe true in theory, but I have never seen one that worked well in real life.

Atticus · 06-30-08, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools R Us

That maybe true in theory, but I have never seen one that worked well in real life.

When properly adjusted, the hand brake works fine, in my experience.

mylesprimo · 06-30-08, 11:46 PM

my problem is the current parking brake is junk, and if I am going to put more money into it, then I would like to have it be more of an upgrade. Has anyone tried this in one way or another?

hj60 · 07-01-08, 12:05 AM

I think the big thing with wheel-end e-brakes as opposed to driveline ones is redundancy.
If you mess up a driveline e-brake, that's it. If you mess up a wheel-end one, you can make the other work without it.
Just my 20 pesetas.

Doc · 07-01-08, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mylesprimo

my problem is the current parking brake is junk,

You mean, YOURS is junk? Because the factory one is great if you keep it maintained. Have you tried cleaning and adjusting the factory brake? Mine was junk too... until I cleaned and adjusted it. Now it's great.

mylesprimo · 07-01-08, 11:12 AM

I cleaned mine to where it move properly, but I have an issue of when I go around turns it has a catching sound. It is the e-brake shoe slightly rubbing. Also it does not old as well as I would wish. How do I go about adjusting it to eliminate the rubbing, and get a better hold. I tried adjusting using the access hole on the rotor.

Doc · 07-01-08, 11:20 AM

Did you remove the brake rotor?

If you did not remove the brake rotor you may have dirt/ mud/ debris build up behind the rotor, which is fouling the pads. (this was my problem- no amout of adjustment would make that go away, I had to remove the rotor, clean the assembly and pads, re-install- re-adjust, and now it works great).

Atoyot1031 · 07-01-08, 11:42 AM

See this thread that I recently resurrected:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...djustment.html

Mine didn't hold at all. After proper adjustments, it's the best parking brake I've ever had. As Doc mentioned, if you have noise (and are sure it's the brake), pull the rotor and clean. RTs directions are perfect for what you want. No $$$ needed.

Also use the advanced search feature for issues like this. That is how I found the above thread and saved myself a bunch of time!

Good luck!

mylesprimo · 07-01-08, 12:36 PM

I recently replaced the rear rotors and pads, and did that adjustment while doing the maintenance, but I still have the dragging around turns. Could it be I have loose bearings in my rear axle causing movement?

Atoyot1031 · 07-01-08, 03:34 PM

For diagnosis purposes, how do you know it's coming from the rear?

And how do you know it's coming from the parking brake?

If you did the adjustments, are you still experiencing problems with your parking brake or does it operate properly?

06-30-08, 11:18 AM	#1
mylesprimo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln, IL Posts: 121	Parking brake upgrade Does anyone know where I could find a parking brake set like the ones you can get at All-Pro offroad for mini-trucks? All Pro Off Road I like this set up, but cannot find it for an 80. __________________ 93 FZJ80 Factory Locked, junk ECU, and the problems keep coming...it is worth it though

06-30-08, 12:24 PM	#2
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,449	The X-fer case parking brake? Check your local laws first, in many areas of the country this makes a vehicle not legal to run on the road. __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW

06-30-08, 12:34 PM	#3
Tools R Us IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 6,201	I wouldn't call that an upgrade, doubt that it has as much holding power as the stockers. __________________ Kevin Patterson '96 LX450 '84 4x4 Mini '73 FJ40 Copper State Cruisers #007 "We have come to the conclusion that we can run our car over any road that a man can take a team of horses and a wagon, providing we can get traction." Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, 1903

06-30-08, 11:46 PM	#7
mylesprimo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln, IL Posts: 121	my problem is the current parking brake is junk, and if I am going to put more money into it, then I would like to have it be more of an upgrade. Has anyone tried this in one way or another? __________________ 93 FZJ80 Factory Locked, junk ECU, and the problems keep coming...it is worth it though

07-01-08, 12:05 AM	#8
hj60 paleo-conservative Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ, USA TLCA# 11004 Posts: 1,391	I think the big thing with wheel-end e-brakes as opposed to driveline ones is redundancy. If you mess up a driveline e-brake, that's it. If you mess up a wheel-end one, you can make the other work without it. Just my 20 pesetas. __________________ Jonathan M. Rundlett <hj60dot5@yahoo.com> Copper State Cruisers #001 Member of the Happy Hour Gang 94 locked 80 with black-hub fan clutch and 13k fluid, pin7mod 83 60 4" lift. Sold McCain. Obama. Which one's the lesser evil?

07-01-08, 11:12 AM	#10
mylesprimo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln, IL Posts: 121	I cleaned mine to where it move properly, but I have an issue of when I go around turns it has a catching sound. It is the e-brake shoe slightly rubbing. Also it does not old as well as I would wish. How do I go about adjusting it to eliminate the rubbing, and get a better hold. I tried adjusting using the access hole on the rotor. __________________ 93 FZJ80 Factory Locked, junk ECU, and the problems keep coming...it is worth it though

07-01-08, 11:20 AM	#11
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,449	Did you remove the brake rotor? If you did not remove the brake rotor you may have dirt/ mud/ debris build up behind the rotor, which is fouling the pads. (this was my problem- no amout of adjustment would make that go away, I had to remove the rotor, clean the assembly and pads, re-install- re-adjust, and now it works great). __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW

07-01-08, 11:42 AM	#12
Atoyot1031 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aspen, CO TLCA# 18402 Posts: 1,046	See this thread that I recently resurrected: http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...djustment.html Mine didn't hold at all. After proper adjustments, it's the best parking brake I've ever had. As Doc mentioned, if you have noise (and are sure it's the brake), pull the rotor and clean. RTs directions are perfect for what you want. No $$$ needed. Also use the advanced search feature for issues like this. That is how I found the above thread and saved myself a bunch of time! Good luck! __________________ "Macadamia nuts in mixed nuts?!? Now *that's* a high class nut mix..." -Anonymous quote heard during a CM08 lunch break in the worm hole on Kane Creek

07-01-08, 12:36 PM	#13
mylesprimo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln, IL Posts: 121	I recently replaced the rear rotors and pads, and did that adjustment while doing the maintenance, but I still have the dragging around turns. Could it be I have loose bearings in my rear axle causing movement? __________________ 93 FZJ80 Factory Locked, junk ECU, and the problems keep coming...it is worth it though

07-01-08, 03:34 PM	#14
Atoyot1031 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aspen, CO TLCA# 18402 Posts: 1,046	For diagnosis purposes, how do you know it's coming from the rear? And how do you know it's coming from the parking brake? If you did the adjustments, are you still experiencing problems with your parking brake or does it operate properly? __________________ "Macadamia nuts in mixed nuts?!? Now *that's* a high class nut mix..." -Anonymous quote heard during a CM08 lunch break in the worm hole on Kane Creek

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