Parking handbrake lever for cable type emergency brakes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Asshat · 03-29-2021, 10:44 PM

Not sure if there is a better source for this handbrake lever - seems like a pretty good deal.
http://www.autometaldirect.com/produ...8aAjM3EALw_wcB

Also, not sure how this thing mounts under the steering wheel; since my truck had the propeller shaft brake.

Can anyone show some pics of their setup? I believe it is mounted beneath the steering column?

**Steeveedee** · 03-29-2021, 11:17 PM

I'm curious, how did the driveline brake engage? Didn't it have a pull lever? It's not an option that I'm familiar with. Back in the day I remember seeing it occasionally on Dodges, but don't remember how they were engaged.

Asshat · 03-30-2021, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I'm curious, how did the driveline brake engage? Didn't it have a pull lever? It's not an option that I'm familiar with. Back in the day I remember seeing it occasionally on Dodges, but don't remember how they were engaged.

It mounted to the drum, at the transmission. With the T5 in, there’s no place to mount it.
I saw some pics of a hand brake lever mounted to the bottom of the steering column. Just don’t know how it mounts.

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-30-2021, 12:29 PM

I believe all you need is the handle and the lower steering column bracket. I can take a picture of my 63 later tonight when I get home

**jayoldschool** · 03-30-2021, 01:28 PM

And. the cables, and the rear backing plates, and all the parking brake hardware (although I remember he was talking about a rear end swap).

Asshat · 03-30-2021, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jayoldschool

And. the cables, and the rear backing plates, and all the parking brake hardware (although I remember he was talking about a rear end swap).

Yes, I already swapped the rear end with a GM 14 bolt; I believe it is from a 1983 Silverado. I did new brake shoes and drums, all the hardware too. So, it should be ready to accept the cables.

Thanks for the replies. I think I can put together a plan now.

bigmoe · 03-30-2021, 04:19 PM

That one you linked at AMD looks the same as my stock 65. It's Should be plenty of used ones around. It's part of the lower column clamp. A lot of 63-66 people upgrade to the 67-72 C10 style of cable.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=park+brake

Your challenge is going to be hooking everything up to the 83 rear end. Have you checked out those aftermarket electric activated ones? Not sure of price but might be the easiest to install.

Lokar also has handles you can custom mount on the floor, maybe to the left of your seat? Years ago I did that with a handle I scrounged from the wreckers but I can't remember the donor.

**jayoldschool** · 03-30-2021, 04:15 PM

Right. So the parts/to do will be something like:
- brake handle
- front cable
- 66-up park brake conversion
- square body rear cables that match your wheelbase

03-29-2021, 10:44 PM	#1
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Parking handbrake lever for cable type emergency brakes Not sure if there is a better source for this handbrake lever - seems like a pretty good deal. http://www.autometaldirect.com/produ...8aAjM3EALw_wcB Also, not sure how this thing mounts under the steering wheel; since my truck had the propeller shaft brake. Can anyone show some pics of their setup? I believe it is mounted beneath the steering column? __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

03-29-2021, 11:17 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,693	Re: Parking handbrake lever for cable type emergency brakes I'm curious, how did the driveline brake engage? Didn't it have a pull lever? It's not an option that I'm familiar with. Back in the day I remember seeing it occasionally on Dodges, but don't remember how they were engaged. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-30-2021, 12:29 PM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Parking handbrake lever for cable type emergency brakes I believe all you need is the handle and the lower steering column bracket. I can take a picture of my 63 later tonight when I get home __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

03-30-2021, 01:28 PM	#5
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Parking handbrake lever for cable type emergency brakes And. the cables, and the rear backing plates, and all the parking brake hardware (although I remember he was talking about a rear end swap).

03-30-2021, 04:19 PM	#7
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: Parking handbrake lever for cable type emergency brakes That one you linked at AMD looks the same as my stock 65. It's Should be plenty of used ones around. It's part of the lower column clamp. A lot of 63-66 people upgrade to the 67-72 C10 style of cable. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=park+brake Your challenge is going to be hooking everything up to the 83 rear end. Have you checked out those aftermarket electric activated ones? Not sure of price but might be the easiest to install. Lokar also has handles you can custom mount on the floor, maybe to the left of your seat? Years ago I did that with a handle I scrounged from the wreckers but I can't remember the donor. Last edited by bigmoe; 03-30-2021 at 04:24 PM.

03-30-2021, 04:15 PM	#8
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Parking handbrake lever for cable type emergency brakes Right. So the parts/to do will be something like: - brake handle - front cable - 66-up park brake conversion - square body rear cables that match your wheelbase



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