Changing clutch, fixing parking brake, need advice (1 Viewer)

[84lumberman]

I am changing the clutch in my 1970 FJ40 next month and I figured since I'm going to be under there, I should do the parking brake. Is the easiest/cheapest route to just keep it stock? I read some people move theirs to the rear. If I keep it stock what are all of the parts I will need? If I keep it stock, does that preclude me form a future rear disc setup? I need to know every part because I'm not ripping this open twice and any advice on changing it that a shop manual may not have. Thanks

 

[blossett]

George at valley hybrids can get you everything you need and the advice to go with it

 

[73FJ40]

@84lumberman

You can keep the stock e-brake even if you go to disc brakes. I believe it's when one upgrades to a later model split Tcase that only had rear e-brakes integrated with the discs.

One thing I learned on the Tcase e-brake is that the aftermarket brake shoes were too big to allow the drum to slide over, so I went with OEM shoes. YMMV.

 

[BeerM3]

Coolerman has a nice breakdown of the process. You can skip the trans rebuilding parts but it's also an ideal time to replace those seals. Parts diagram here
Rebuilding the 3 sp T-case: Reassembly Page 4 and back up a few pages to see the whole writeup.

 

[84lumberman]

Coolerman has a nice breakdown of the process. You can skip the trans rebuilding parts but it's also an ideal time to replace those seals. Parts diagram here
Rebuilding the 3 sp T-case: Reassembly Page 4 and back up a few pages to see the whole writeup.

Excellent. Thanks