Parking brake not working on the 72

[Ddraayer]

I just rebuilt the rear brakes on my 72 (of the 4 cylinders, only 1 was working), the cruiser stops great now but my park brake doesn't work (never has) and I didn't see a cable going into the rear brakes, how does the park brake work on a 72? am I missing a cable or something else?
Thanks,

 

[Roryfj4062]

i could be mistaken, but i'm pretty shure that you should have the drive line e-brake. there should be a cable that goes into the drum on your transfercase where your rear driveshaft bolts up.

 

[orvis17]

YEP, on the output shaft of the transfer case...

 

[bsmith123]

bake drum

Specter Off-Road-Land Cruiser Parts - Page 076-Parking Brake Assembly


yup should be a drum brake up to 80 according to SOR site

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

As mentioned by others, on a stock 1972 FJ40 the parking brakes assembly is located on the rear of the transfer case. Inside the drum that the rear drive shaft bolts to there are a pair of brake shoes.

To adjust this p-brake look for a hex-head rod to sticks downwards from the p-brake backing plate. A 10mm wrench will fit this hex-head rod. Turn it clock-wise to tighten the brake shoes. Your TLC manual should have a section on the proper adjustment technique.

Honestly, if you've never been inside the p-brake assembly before you probably should service it. Spector Off-Road sells a nice re-build kit with everything you need.

Good luck!

Alan



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I just rebuilt the rear brakes on my 72 (of the 4 cylinders, only 1 was working), the cruiser stops great now but my park brake doesn't work (never has) and I didn't see a cable going into the rear brakes, how does the park brake work on a 72? am I missing a cable or something else?
Thanks,