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Tim64 · 09-12-2007, 06:42 AM

Hey Gang,
I need some help finding some hard to find brake parts. I knew I needed rear parking brake cables for both sides of my truck. Last night I thought I’d have a look at the rear brakes to see if I needed anything else. Boy do I! No actuating lever, rod, or spring. Looks like the guy who had this truck never planned on having a parking brake again. LMC doesn’t have these parts. I can find cables, but that’s it. Could one of you kind souls please lead me in the right direction? On a good note, I’m going to pick up my gas tank today and I’m ready to install it. I was hoping I could go get my truck inspected Sat, but it’s got to have a parking brake here in Ohio, and most likely everywhere else. I brought this truck in from down south and they go over out of state cars pretty well.
Thanks for the help,
Tim

**ChiefRocka** · 09-12-2007, 06:56 AM

So far I have found this....

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/pr...=parking_brake

**ChiefRocka** · 09-12-2007, 07:02 AM

http://198.208.187.182/internet/Vehi...e=14&part=1696

Still looking from some levers.....

**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-12-2007, 10:37 AM

If you are at the bone yard anytime soon, you should be able to take some from a 70's chevy truck. Knowing chevy they were the same though out the years.. I used 1975 brake parts in my 1972 rear end..

Tim64 · 09-13-2007, 06:20 AM

I was thinking maybe some of these parts were used on multiple years. Does anyone know what year cars and trucks used the same brake parts as my 63'? Must be some kind of GM list that says what year parts fit what.
Tim

1966gmc · 09-13-2007, 08:23 PM

www.brotherstrucks.com has some brake parts.I am having a hard time just finding wheel bearings and brake shoes for my 66.Every parts store I have called have told me "oh,I don't think they even make that stuff anymore" and so is true so far

**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-13-2007, 11:39 PM

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**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-13-2007, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1966gmc

www.brotherstrucks.com has some brake parts.I am having a hard time just finding wheel bearings and brake shoes for my 66.Every parts store I have called have told me "oh,I don't think they even make that stuff anymore" and so is true so far

Here are some wheel bearings http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...pe=184&PTSet=A
and some front brake shoes http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...pe=219&PTSet=A

And if you spend like $50 the shipping is free..

Stepside65 · 09-13-2007, 11:58 PM

Spending $50 on these trucks is easy. I thing the front shoes for the 63 were $27 alone... New water pump, $60. New master cylinder, $65 dollars before core charge. Having a streetable truck again... priceless.

09-12-2007, 06:42 AM	#1
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Hard to find brake parts. Hey Gang, I need some help finding some hard to find brake parts. I knew I needed rear parking brake cables for both sides of my truck. Last night I thought I’d have a look at the rear brakes to see if I needed anything else. Boy do I! No actuating lever, rod, or spring. Looks like the guy who had this truck never planned on having a parking brake again. LMC doesn’t have these parts. I can find cables, but that’s it. Could one of you kind souls please lead me in the right direction? On a good note, I’m going to pick up my gas tank today and I’m ready to install it. I was hoping I could go get my truck inspected Sat, but it’s got to have a parking brake here in Ohio, and most likely everywhere else. I brought this truck in from down south and they go over out of state cars pretty well. Thanks for the help, Tim

09-12-2007, 06:56 AM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Hard to find brake parts. So far I have found this.... http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/pr...=parking_brake __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-12-2007, 07:02 AM	#3
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Hard to find brake parts. http://198.208.187.182/internet/Vehi...e=14&part=1696 Still looking from some levers..... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-12-2007, 10:37 AM	#4
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Hard to find brake parts. If you are at the bone yard anytime soon, you should be able to take some from a 70's chevy truck. Knowing chevy they were the same though out the years.. I used 1975 brake parts in my 1972 rear end.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

09-13-2007, 06:20 AM	#5
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Hard to find brake parts. I was thinking maybe some of these parts were used on multiple years. Does anyone know what year cars and trucks used the same brake parts as my 63'? Must be some kind of GM list that says what year parts fit what. Tim

09-13-2007, 08:23 PM	#6
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: Hard to find brake parts. www.brotherstrucks.com has some brake parts.I am having a hard time just finding wheel bearings and brake shoes for my 66.Every parts store I have called have told me "oh,I don't think they even make that stuff anymore" and so is true so far

09-13-2007, 11:39 PM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Hard to find brake parts. .. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 09-13-2007 at 11:40 PM.

09-13-2007, 11:58 PM	#9
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Hard to find brake parts. Spending $50 on these trucks is easy. I thing the front shoes for the 63 were $27 alone... New water pump, $60. New master cylinder, $65 dollars before core charge. Having a streetable truck again... priceless. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

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