e-brake?

[tonkota]

I just noticed that when I go with the NP205, I will loose my e-brake. I don't have the cash to go to the 1-Ton axles just yet, ao I am wondering what I can do?

Go with out? I don't use the e-brake on any of the rigs I drive, but the wife does. Of course, she won't ever drive the Pig.

Any other options or thougts?

 

[wngrog]

Line Lock.

 

[tonkota]

Ahh yes. Good idea!!!! I forgot about that. That will work just right. Thanks.

 

[Eskimo]

High Angle sells a t-case e-brake...

 

[cruiseroutfit]

How about get an axle housing from a 79+ FJ40, get the brake backing plates (if not included) from an FJ60, bolt them up, add some new pads/seals... insert your shafts, and have a great parking brake (WAY better than a T/C mounted one IMHO). If you lose a joint (or an axle) you are out of a PB (unless your in 4WD)

Just another option to consider... used late model FJ40 housings sell from $25-100 all over

 

[dieseldog]

Call me old-fashioned, but I like the driveshaft e-brake. You have the mechanical advantage when locking up the driveshaft vs. the rotors or drums in the rear.

 

[woody]

Call me old-fashioned, but I like the driveshaft e-brake. You have the mechanical advantage when locking up the driveshaft vs. the rotors or drums in the rear.

interestingly, a busted rear u-joint would render the e-brake worthless...

...so would a busted rear axle shaft....plus there is only 1 brake in action, whereas a rear axle e-brake contacts at two points....more surface area AND a backup should one side not work.

There IS a mechanical advantage, but also a pile of other disadvantages as well.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

interestingly, a busted rear u-joint would render the e-brake worthless...

...so would a busted rear axle shaft....plus there is only 1 brake in action, whereas a rear axle e-brake contacts at two points....more surface area AND a backup should one side not work.

There IS a mechanical advantage, but also a pile of other disadvantages as well.

My thoughts exactly...

 

[Eskimo]

...so would a busted rear axle shaft....

Only if you run an automatic locker or open diff..

Woody - Let's not forget our FAVORITE failure... broken pinion! (Though it does a great job of stopping the rig from rolling forward!)

 

[dieseldog]

Let's face facts: the e-brake is not primarily designed for off-road. It's a legal requirement that has application when parking. In an off-road situation, if you are in 4HI or 4LO, and anything on the rear shaft, pinion, axle, etc. breaks, you still have the front axle holding firm--assuming you have the vehicle in gear w/clutch out. Correct? I've yet to see a land cruiser pinion, shaft or axle grenade on the street OR grenade BECAUSE of a drive shaft mounted e-brake. Well, this is just my experience and I'm sure there are others out there. Don't get me wrong, I set the e-brake when stopped off-road also; however, that was not the reason Toyota put the thing on the truck, IMHO.

The one thing I don't like about the e-brake being on the rear axle is the necessity for the cables. They are pretty exposed--especially if you back up and strike something. There are any number of ways to look at this but I guess what I'm saying is that I've got no problems with either setup. I've got vehicles with both and never had either one fail on me.