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Author:  UKJeep [ Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Hand brake pooped
Hi guys.

I need some advice sorting my handbrake... it's due inspection soon... I can pull it to the roof if I continuosly pull up and release it does get firmer but when I re visit the next day it's the same.. I have tried wd40 in the adjuster this worked for a day... then same old... also I hear the truck has disc and drum rear brakes.. drum for the handbrake.?? So I have not ventured there yet so some advice please? And what need to do to replace .. thanks guys
Author:  GordnadoCRD [ Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hand brake pooped
Something like this?

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/63000K/10002/-1

Plumb it in series with your rear brakes.

Use the handbrake microswitch in series to earth.

put a switch in series to power so you can turn it off when not needed.

Just remember you have to hit the regular brake pedal to activate hydraulic pressure.
Author:  UKJeep [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hand brake pooped
GordnadoCRD wrote:
Something like this?

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/63000K/10002/-1

Plumb it in series with your rear brakes.

Use the handbrake microswitch in series to earth.

put a switch in series to power so you can turn it off when not needed.

Just remember you have to hit the regular brake pedal to activate hydraulic pressure.

No one mentioned the brake peddle.. I will try that first thanks mate
Author:  lacabrera [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hand brake pooped
The hand brake and the foot brake are completely independent. Its worth checking the condition of the hand brake shoes first. They have adjusters inside the hand brake drum that may need adjusting. The lever will take up some slack on the cable, reversing and pulling up on the lever may adjust the slack. I have owned several of these jeeps and all have had this issue. One day I will get round to modifying the lever to a more common design with a manual cable adjuster.
Author:  UKJeep [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hand brake pooped
Super cheers. . I will get to it this weekend :-) along with the other lists I have lol
Author:  Bushman5 [ Tue May 09, 2017 8:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hand brake pooped
just an FYI on the handbrake...it DOES not SELF ADJUST like they used to........the pawl gear for the parking brake adjuster is NOWHERE NEAR where the handbrake parts enter the parking drum .

oh sure the parking brake handle goes clik click lcik,but dont be fooled that its adjusting.....
Author:  u2slow [ Wed May 10, 2017 2:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hand brake pooped
Bushman5 wrote:
just an FYI on the handbrake...it DOES not SELF ADJUST like they used to........


I adjust the parking brake manually... at the rear wheels. Usually at the same tire I'm switching from summer to winter tires (and vice-versa).
Author:  Bushman5 [ Fri May 12, 2017 12:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hand brake pooped
u2slow wrote:
Bushman5 wrote:
just an FYI on the handbrake...it DOES not SELF ADJUST like they used to........


I adjust the parking brake manually... at the rear wheels. Usually at the same tire I'm switching from summer to winter tires (and vice-versa).


10-4 on that (manual adjustment).

pain in the azz compared to a proper handbrake that self adjusts every time you pull the parking break lever.

I plan to install a driveshaft disc parking brake and get rid of the horrendous internal parking brake.

like this: http://www.tsmmfg.com/mb3.html
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