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1958 Cj5 Parking Brake

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Dcartledge, Jan 20, 2022.

  1. Dcartledge

    Dcartledge New Member

    Question is “cane” or “T” handle….holes for bracket about 3 inChe’s apart.

    Thanks…
    D
     
  2. Lilbuff63

    Lilbuff63 Member 2022 Sponsor

    This is how mine is mounted on ‘58 Cj5, only one mounting screw. 89F8F0A3-CBBB-419A-B7FD-F14340927465.jpeg
     
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  3. Jim Eyster

    Jim Eyster Member 2022 Sponsor

    What years was the cane type used?
     
  4. Dcartledge

    Dcartledge New Member

    Thank you sir - T handle it is....
    d
     
  5. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Cane was OEM on my '56/57.

    But very easy to accidentally release with my knee when getting out.

    Could be dangerous. I suspect that might be why it was changed.

    The military e-brake between the seats is my favorite.
     
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  6. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    I've done that with the T handle type as well.
     
  7. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

  8. Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

    I was at the local pick-in-pull the other day gathering treasure. I removed a center between the front seats pull up parking brake handle assy. For 5 dollars. Came from a KIA Sportage. Looks like it would be easy to modify for parking brakes. looks almost like the one timgr posted above.
     
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  9. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    I bought a NOS T handle brake from Debella because my original has a piece of the bakelite broken on one tip. It was nearly perfect until I dropped it and broke that piece off.

    It is in serviceable condition and I think I still have the broken piece.

    $25 plus shipping and it is yours.
     
  10. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    Thats a bargain! The broken tip can be epoxied back on.
    -Donny
     
  11. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    Should I double the price ? :D
     
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