So I did something I rarely do, took apart both parking brakes. I did take a ton of pictures, but for the life of me I can’t seem to find where this spring goes
Couple of projects we are wrapping up....
Project #1
Parking Brake handle refresh kit. Comes with a new handle, button, and spring.
The handle is a tight interference fit. It has a minimum removal force of 100 lbs. When installing one will need to set the handle in hot water for two...
Hello and good day to y’all!
Long story short, I need to swap out the rear parking brake assembly on my ‘94 KZJ78. I bought a kit from Autozone for a 2007 FJ Cruiser and it contained all the required hardware as well as the parking brake shoes. Everything was going well until I noticed on my...
Hey all,
I've been a FJ40 Land Cruiser owner for a few years now, I got an 1984 Xtra Cab Pickup in 2016 and I've been working away on it to keep it on the road. It was purchased with a cracked frame and a lack of serious maintenance, so I addressed all the issues and have been driving it since...
Does anyone have pictures of the 1979 FJ40 parking brake assembly. Specifically, I need a look at the inside brake pads, springs and everything else that needs to be connected before the drum is replaced.
I’m sure someone else has had a similar issue so hopefully there is some good beta out there. I’ve been rebuilding the handbrake on my 100 and everything was going smoothly until I attempted removing the old bell cranks. After removing the clips I went to bang out the pins with a hammer, but...
Hi all, an ih8mudder that 's been really helpful to me has suggested I post this to see if someone has another idea. The problem is I am trying to get inside the e-brake drum on my HJ47 trophy to hopefully solve the problem of why the e-brake is always slightly on and why it's not really...
Hi All,
My parking brakes are rusted and busted.. I have the spring/pin/clip etc rebuild kit, but I am still in need of the following:
Parking brake shoe lever
Parking brake cable No. 2
Bellcrank
Bellcrank bracket
I can't find part numbers, and my usual sources only seem to offer shoes. I do...
I can only assume that everyone will come back with a resounding 'Yes'! That said, does anyone have a decent used park brake hub that will fit my '64 fj40 that we can work a deal on?
BTW - the second picture shows the SST I made in order to get the hub off. It was stuck on there pretty good.
I am in the process of repairing the parking brake on my 91 LC and in the process of servicing the brakes. Upon inspection the cable end u brackets on both sides have rusted clean through. I was able to find a raybestos cable to replace and a decent price from parts geek but now i am onto the...
I was reading some other Mud threads about the always-corroded parking brake bell crank and I thought it would be good to share this information that I came about when I did mine a few months ago.
1 ) The Dorman Parking brake bell crank kit from Advanced Auto, which supposedly only fits some...
I've read other threads about emergency brake adjustments but none of them address my issue specifically. First, a quick history leading up to the problem. I was removing and replacing the cover over the transmission on my HJ47 to cut new holes because I had a 5-speed H55f tranny put in and it...
Hi, new FJ-60 owner and ultra newbie diy mechanic.
Having some issues with my e-brake, basically when I pull the lever, nothing happens. Tried to do some research online for this issue but have so far been unsuccessful and I need this thing to pass inspection.
Has anyone had this issue before...
My 97 had the parking brakes gutted. Does anyone know where I can get instructions for a rebuild? I hear most people rip them out and just go without because of the poor design and when the corrode they basically implode. What are your suggestions?
Anybody have the under dash mounted parking brake (not floor mounted) assembly (complete) with lever for a late 70s FJ or BJ in good original condition and working order, that they would sell?
Thank-you kindly.
How do I remove the parking brake handle's leather boot? I was guessing it was just held on by clips and I just pull on it really hard, but before I gorilla it, I wanted to be sure. Thanks guys!
I had my rear brakes done yesterday and smashed them to check the parking brake as it has never worked. They said the canter lever that basically pivots to tighten the pads when you pull the handle is froze up. I can't seem to find this part anyone able to help? Thanks again!