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apinti

apinti

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Hello boys and girls,

Just talked to one of my buddies over the weekend and he mentioned an upgrade for the parking brake ( longer upper connector pin?) which supposedly will make the parking brake more (or finally) workable. He couldn't remember who makes the part and I was wondering if any of you knows about it.

Thank you kindly
 
Halfpint said:

Superior Handbrake Upgrade Kit Suitable For Toyota LandCruiser HZJ-FZJ75/76/78/79/80 Series (Kit) SUP-79HBUP | Superior Engineering

Huge range of heavy duty 4X4 accessories & suspension parts for most makes & models of 4WD vehicles. Buy online. Australia wide delivery.
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I was eyeing this kit also, anyone have experience? Seems straightforward.
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The Australians on the Australian Facebook group are always turning people away from these (seems to get asked about once a week or so), saying "just get a new cable" and "it's just a bandaid, fix the problem".
 
Delta VS said:
The Australians on the Australian Facebook group are always turning people away from these (seems to get asked about once a week or so), saying "just get a new cable" and "it's just a bandaid, fix the problem".
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Fair point.
 
OK, so is it the problem the cable? If I replace the parking brake cable, will fix the crapy performance?
 
On that topic, has anybody managed to run electronic parking brakes on an 80? Seems like it would be fairly straight forward once you get a bracket figured out.

Wilwood Disc Brakes

Part No: 140-15979-RD, brakes, disc brakes, big brakes, bbk, brake conversion kit, bolt-on brake kits, rear brakes, calipers, axle flange, housing, rotors, dynalite, dynapro, superlite, d52, d154
www.wilwood.com www.wilwood.com

140-15979-RD_kit-lg.jpg
 
jcardona1 said:
On that topic, has anybody managed to run electronic parking brakes on an 80? Seems like it would be fairly straight forward once you get a bracket figured out.

Wilwood Disc Brakes

Part No: 140-15979-RD, brakes, disc brakes, big brakes, bbk, brake conversion kit, bolt-on brake kits, rear brakes, calipers, axle flange, housing, rotors, dynalite, dynapro, superlite, d52, d154
www.wilwood.com www.wilwood.com

140-15979-RD_kit-lg.jpg
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Really? :) I had some experience with electronic parking brakes in the past. I will be more then happy to stay with a manual system.
 
apinti said:
OK, so is it the problem the cable? If I replace the parking brake cable, will fix the crapy performance?
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No, but it will help. Imho, get a Terrain Tamer kit a new genuine parking brake cable and install both. Adjusted correctly you will be happy with the performance. In my experience, they require regular adjustments to maintain peak performance.
 
Indestructible 47 said:
No, but it will help. Imho, get a Terrain Tamer kit a new genuine parking brake cable and install both. Adjusted correctly you will be happy with the performance. In my experience, they require regular adjustments to maintain peak performance.
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OK, i've got new parking brakes pads and hardware, I,ve adjusted the cable and it was OK for a bit, until I managed to drive with the brake on for maybe a few hundred yards. I know, i should have not, but now the brake need adjustment all the way again. I don't understand what the cable replacement will accomplish, as steel is not rubber. It does not stretch to the point that the brake can't work once it is adjusted. What am I missing here?
 
jcardona1 said:
On that topic, has anybody managed to run electronic parking brakes on an 80? Seems like it would be fairly straight forward once you get a bracket figured out.

Wilwood Disc Brakes

Part No: 140-15979-RD, brakes, disc brakes, big brakes, bbk, brake conversion kit, bolt-on brake kits, rear brakes, calipers, axle flange, housing, rotors, dynalite, dynapro, superlite, d52, d154
www.wilwood.com www.wilwood.com

140-15979-RD_kit-lg.jpg
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Why not line lock? (honest question)
 
apinti said:
OK, i've got new parking brakes pads and hardware, I,ve adjusted the cable and it was OK for a bit, until I managed to drive with the brake on for maybe a few hundred yards. I know, i should have not, but now the brake need adjustment all the way again. I don't understand what the cable replacement will accomplish, as steel is not rubber. It does not stretch to the point that the brake can't work once it is adjusted. What am I missing here?
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Bottom line, a proper working parking brake will stop you for moving forward slowly, and even under the best adjustment I could still move the truck if I stepped on the gas
 
Hmm i never punched it but didn't seem like mine wants to move. I have them adjusted all the way out now as i was chasing another issue but once they are adjusted back those things hold hard. Way better than othe vehicles I've had....actually all others ...a line lock would be great for the front i think
 
There are also the extended dogbones like these. Can’t remember the other mfg. black mamba maybe?

www.the4wdshed.com

Extended Handbrake Dogbone Struts PAIR

Extended Handbrake Dogbone Struts PAIR - Terrain Tamer
www.the4wdshed.com www.the4wdshed.com
 
clx16 said:
Hmm i never punched it but didn't seem like mine wants to move. I have them adjusted all the way out now as i was chasing another issue but once they are adjusted back those things hold hard. Way better than othe vehicles I've had....actually all others ...a line lock would be great for the front i think
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I've never punched it either. It would just hold ok on the idle, but it will start moving with the slightest push of gas...maybe I'll replace the cable next...
 
I have only messes with the pads. Not sure on how good my cable is. I replaced the cable in a 100 series but that was not because they were failing to hold...it was because the cable was completely ceased
 
clx16 said:
I have only messes with the pads. Not sure on how good my cable is. I replaced the cable in a 100 series but that was not because they were failing to hold...it was because the cable was completely ceased
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I don't think the cable is problem. My cable is fine, I just think the added weight is not. :)
 
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