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Floor mounted hand e-brake conversion?

I have a total of 4 calipers on the rear axle. One for normal brakes, one for emergency/parking brake.

When i first built it, all 6 calipers on the Jeep were the same. (80s GM front caliper). If i needed parts to fix any of my normal brakes, i could take parts off emergency system to repair it.
I upgraded the emergency brake calipers to Wilwood 4 piston calipers with stainless pistons because the 80s GM caliper's pistons would seize alot. (Once or twice a year). Hoping the stainless pistons will prevent that.


 
Bringing this back up as I am thinking of tackling this soon. And I need to remind myself to get on a real computer and look at Bad Karma's build thread again.
 
MrBeep said:
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Don't eat the popcorn too fast. It may take me a while. Unless you have any ideas.

If I want it between the seats, I need to figure how to make the cable move to the center without binding. I was thinking those wheels that allow the cables to run in the groove along the edge. Not sure. If I want the handle between the door and the seat, it is easier but need a short cable. And the cable with the XJ handle does not have an end that a nut will tighten down onto so I may need to shorten the cj cable.
 
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gr8dain said:
Don't eat the popcorn too fast. It may take me a while. Unless you have any ideas.

If I want it between the seats, I need to figure how to make the cable move to the center without binding. I was thinking those wheels that allow the cables to run in the groove along the edge. Not sure. If I want the handle between the door and the seat, it is easier but need a short cable. And the cable with the XJ handle does not have an end that a nut will tighten down onto so I may need to shorten the cj cable.
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Dont tell anyone, but i think a Toyota will work It has the adjustable bolt/nut, metric crap though, but it will work. I used them many years ago so it was most likely off of an early 90s or 80s tercel or camera, not sure. do you have any "U-pick & Pulls near you? excellent source and cheap. A friend used one from a Torus also, but not sure how much modifications he had to make. :wave:
 
MrBeep said:
Dont tell anyone, but i think a Toyota will work It has the adjustable bolt/nut, metric crap though, but it will work. I used them many years ago so it was most likely off of an early 90s or 80s tercel or camera, not sure. do you have any "U-pick & Pulls near you? excellent source and cheap. A friend used one from a Torus also, but not sure how much modifications he had to make. :wave:
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There are some pick and pulls a few hours away. I will look into it. But since I have this one, I will see what I can do with this one first.
 
Sounds like a plan. If I get a chance I'll stop over at my local one and see if I can jar my memory a little. Trying to get healed up to go to the Dunes. Fell and busted a rib, didn't let it heal and Jared it loose and cut a lung and tore up some musle. Not supposed to do anything but sit in a chair or lay down. This is only the second National I've missed. Heart attach on second National. I'm not one to sit much. Getting antsy.


 
MrBeep said:
Sounds like a plan. If I get a chance I'll stop over at my local one and see if I can jar my memory a little. Trying to get healed up to go to the Dunes. Fell and busted a rib, didn't let it heal and Jared it loose and cut a lung and tore up some musle. Not supposed to do anything but sit in a chair or lay down. This is only the second National I've missed. Heart attach on second National. I'm not one to sit much. Getting antsy.
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Wow. Take it easy please. We need to have you around a lot longer.
 
Ouch! The only ribs we need broken have pork and glaze all overem. Hope you fix well soon.
 
Ouch...... whatever your sweetheart says... Listen to her :-).

Sent from my SCH-I605
 
MrBeep said:
Sounds like a plan. If I get a chance I'll stop over at my local one and see if I can jar my memory a little. Trying to get healed up to go to the Dunes. Fell and busted a rib, didn't let it heal and Jared it loose and cut a lung and tore up some musle. Not supposed to do anything but sit in a chair or lay down. This is only the second National I've missed. Heart attach on second National. I'm not one to sit much. Getting antsy.
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Get back in the recliner Toby and rest.
 
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