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E Brake Cables When Upgrading To 11" Brakes

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Mark Wahlster, Jun 10, 2017.

  1. Jun 10, 2017
    Mark Wahlster

    Mark Wahlster Member

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    What E brake cables have you guys used when upgrading to 11" brakes on your CJ-5's? I see lots of various offerings for Wagoneers and Pickups. I know I will end up having to cobble together something to reach the E Brake Cane (I have a 48 CJ-2A tub on a 56 CJ-5 Frame and Suspension) but for right now I would like to assemble my rear brakes.
     
  2. Jun 10, 2017
    sterlclan

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    72 to 75 cjs came with 11 inch brakes the cables should be available at the flaps
     
  3. Jun 10, 2017
    Daryl

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    Crown makes cables for the 72-75. I have used several sets of them lately with good results.
     
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    45es

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    I used Lokar cables on my '45 GPW in conjunction with the original E-brake cane.
     
  5. Jun 10, 2017
    Mark Wahlster

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    I found a Cable that appears to fit the rear brake end and I can make a bracket that comes off the Rear Spring hanger bracket pivot bolt that will secure the other end. I'll order a New Front cable (cane to first connection) and once I have the Body on the Chassis I can figure out what I will need to connect the cables. Hoping something like the junction block Lokar uses will fit. Its so hard to do some of this stuff without the drive train in the chassis. For now the NAPA Cables were only $19 a piece so I am going to make the brackets and proceed to assembling my rear brakes.
     
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