63 Parking Brake Lever inside Drum

[vanhow10]

My 63 2wd is missing the parking brake lever/actuator on both rear wheels. I can find pictures of the part online, but no part number that covers back to 1963. Will an 1988-1998 lever work? Or is my best bet to head to the salvage yard and hope I find a pair? Thanks.

[aerotruk63]

G Van has a compatible lever.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=422038
Used GM part number 15594177 and 15594178, and it works

[vanhow10]

Thanks for the info. Looks like my rear brakes will be back in business soon.

[Backpayne]

Vanhow10, did these levers work for you? My 64 is missing them and want to be sure they work before I purchase them.

Thanks!
Jeff

[Heater63]

And I have new cables listed in the parts for sale if u need them. Also have the mid crossmember and mechanism if u need.

[Jcox68rt]

My 63 needs these parts also. Glad to now have this info. Thank you everybody

[Jferrante]

Originally Posted by Heater63

And I have new cables listed in the parts for sale if u need them. Also have the mid crossmember and mechanism if u need.

PM sent

[vanhow10]

Jeff,

I just got back from vacation and haven't installed the lever yet. From what I can see, I think the part should do the trick without issue. I hope to find time soon to order the necessary brake cables. Some family health issues have come up and I need to spend time with them instead of the 63.

[Backpayne]

No worries! I went ahead and ordered the levers and will be installing them next week.

[Backpayne]

Good news! The left side lever fits great! I had to order them from different place and the right side won't be here until Monday. The only thing you will need are two e-cilps to keep them on the primary brake. If you buy a drum rebuild kit it will come with the two e-clips, too!

I will install the right side this week sometime and report back.

Edit: Added picture to clarify the e-clip.

[Backpayne]

Dang! Why are my pictures always sideways?

Tilt your head 90 degrees to the left.

[Backpayne]

Well, crap. USPS screwed up my shipment so I don't have any idea of when the lever will come in.

[aerotruk63]

Backpayne where did you order from? GM?

[Backpayne]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Backpayne where did you order from? GM?

I ordered them through Amazon from two different places: GM Parts America and GM Accessories. Neither place seemed to have both.