e-brake cable for HUP

[Lynn Eades]

C8AX = an 8cwt Chev GS (4x4, 13 cab) assembled in New Zealand. The X being G.M's code for the New Zealand G.M plant.
These used G.M brakes while everything bigger (C15, F15, and up) used Ford brakes.

[Gordon Yeo]

Thanks for all the info and responses guys. Bob Carriere has used the e-brake drum off the differential on his 15cwt and suggested I do the same. The C60 and HUP parts book have the same set up and part numbers for the drum e-brake. I have parts C60 with the assembly and will use it on the HUP. A far more effective e-brake and I have one at hand.

Gord

[Bob Carriere]

......he means the E brake system attached to the transfer case.....

....easy bolt on transplant from C60 to HUP Transfer case.

Gordon intend to drive very fast and use the E brake for skidding U turns...... maybe running wiskey!!!!!!

Note....... some of the attachement bolts will need shimming with extra washers where the C60 cast yoke leaves a small space near the T case....... once filled with spacers/washers there is less change of over torquing and twisting/cracking the yoke.

Cheers

[Grant Bowker]

It's worth noting that Bob's C15A had seen use as a tow truck in a previous life and as a result had been retrofitted with a complete two speed transfer case with winch and had both the driveline and wheel emergency brake setups in place when Bob got it. I mention this as it could raise doubt about whether any old C15A transfer case can be retrofitted with the driveline emergency brake.

Comparing the C8A and C15A parts books shows 5 different part numbers for C8A transfer case assemblies. The first 3 are common to the C15A (which only lists 3 different assemblies) so I think it is fair to assume that the single speed case assemblies used on C15A and C8A with rear wheel emergency brakes are interchangeable. I have retrofitted a driveline emergency brake to the single speed transfer case on my C15A without any significant difficulty. I think that all single speed cases can be fitted with the driveline brake as the C8A parts book only gives one set of part numbers for the transfer case housing, regardless of the brake setup used. The only minor issue was that I found very little clearance for the actuating rod, but it does work. Bob is correct that the "Bracket, Propeller Shaft Emergency Brake Anchor" does require shimming as it is attached to the transfer case. The shims are factory parts, coming in 0.003, 0.005 and 0.010 inch thicknesses. Standard shim stock is just fine - no need to find multiple cases to rob for factory shims. The shimming procedure is in the maintenance manual.

[Gordon Yeo]

Bob and Grant

Thank you for all your tips, advice and help. I'm sure that I will need come coaching as the process gets started. Contrary to Bob's suggestion of whiskey running, I plan on less dangerous road use and just want a dependable e-brake system.
Gord

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Guys

Just found this while looking for something else

Lokar U-Cut-to-Fit Rear Brake Cable Kit for 1942-54 Chevy Trucks
Brake Cable Kits for 1942 to 1954 Chevy Trucks. Cables mount from backing plates on rear end to original cross shaft on chassis. Designed with specially extruded liner for extended life of the cable. Stainless inner cable resists moisture. Kit includes two 4-foot outer housings that ''U-Cut-to-Fit'' and are available in stainless housing or black housing. Design allows rear end backing plate fittings to be removed without removing brake cables. Lokar cables also feature two adjustable cable locks and clevis. Application fits 8-inch and 9-inch Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, and Lincoln Versailles drum and disc brakes. Also fits 1987 and earlier Corvette rears. For 1988 or later Corvette and Wilwood disc brakes (with separate e-brake caliper), cables require Wilwood Clevis Kit (sold separately).

Found on Jeggs http://www.jegs.com/i/Lokar/625/EC-8...791+4294825831

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Cheers Phil