Relocating the E-brake Bracket
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Racer
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From: Glenview IL
Relocating the E-brake Bracket
I have read several posts here about you guys moving the bracket to the top of the t/a. I'd like to see a couple of pictures to get a general idea of placement.
The previous owner put 8" (AZ code) rims on the '68, and it looks like the tire flexed a little bit too much and took the left braket right of the t/a. The right one only has about 1.5 mm clearance. I ordered the new brackets, but dont want to wory about taking a turn too hard and losing the parking brake again.
Pics please!!
As always, all help is greatly appreciated!!!!
~Rich
The previous owner put 8" (AZ code) rims on the '68, and it looks like the tire flexed a little bit too much and took the left braket right of the t/a. The right one only has about 1.5 mm clearance. I ordered the new brackets, but dont want to wory about taking a turn too hard and losing the parking brake again.
Pics please!!
As always, all help is greatly appreciated!!!!
~Rich
Last edited by 68sbShark; Mar 10, 2005 at 05:06 PM.
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Sorry, I don't have pictures - my bracket is in a box with all the other emergency brake hardware.
I think the bracket can be welded either on top of the trailing arm or on the other side, facing the differential.
I think the bracket can be welded either on top of the trailing arm or on the other side, facing the differential.
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Racer
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From: Glenview IL
Is it best to just hook the cable to it and find a good spot for it where it wont bind or interfere with anything??? Or is there a certain "correct" spot where it should be placed?
~Rich
~Rich
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by 68sbShark
Is it best to just hook the cable to it and find a good spot for it where it wont bind or interfere with anything??? Or is there a certain "correct" spot where it should be placed?
~Rich
~Rich
Hopefully somebody who has done this sees this and posts a photo for you...
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Racer
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From: Glenview IL
Originally Posted by RedBad1979
Hopefully somebody who has done this sees this and posts a photo for you...
Thats what I'm hoping for. Thanks for your input though. I may just try to eyeball it and see what happens. If its wrong, I get to play with the grinder again. Thats always fun!!
~Rich
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I gave thought to doing this and read about it here on the forum but my new t-arms were powder coated when they came in and I just didn't have the heart to ruin the coating to move the brackets. Maybe later on I will attempt this one. If you do it, make sure to post some pics. If the search worked I am sure there have been pics of this done on here before.
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Racer
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From: Glenview IL
Originally Posted by 75 Hot One
There's an article, I think with pictures, in Vette, July, 2000, P.74. If you don't have access to it, maybe someone can post it or a picture from it.
Oh well......
~Rich
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Racer
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From: Glenview IL
Originally Posted by Kryptonite
Check Vette Mag July 2000
Thanks!!! Found the it by googleing the name of the article.
Much appreciative! But now this means I have to buy more beer.......I mean work on the car again.
~Rich
