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T/C E-brake question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Brad Rabideau, Apr 21, 2005.

  1. Apr 21, 2005
    Brad Rabideau

    Brad Rabideau more Jeeps than sense...

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    In regards to the T/C E-Brake return spring, where does it contect to? It attaches to the clip (clevis and arm area), but from there were does it hook up to? The FSM shows a nice pic of the e-brake set up, but there is not indication as to where that spring is to connect. Any answers are appreciated.
     
    Brad Rabideau, Apr 21, 2005
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  2. Apr 21, 2005
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I had forgotten where mine was attatched, so I used a piece of brazing rod, and made a "link" that goes up to the crossmember....... Looks and works fine....
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2005
    $ sink

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    Coat Hanger here :rofl:
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I didn't want it to rust, so I went all out! It actually does look fine. It's been there for 3 or so years....
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2005
    Brad Rabideau

    Brad Rabideau more Jeeps than sense...

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    Thanks for the info. I figured I'd have to fab something. So, all the way back to the closest crossmember. I'll make it work.
     
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    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    as i remember thats where mine went to before i took everything off. it had a ~8" spring with a really long end, similar to the coat hanger/ brazing rod setup.
     
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    Coat hanger=denser=lower overall center of gravity :D
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2005
    Brad Rabideau

    Brad Rabideau more Jeeps than sense...

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    Its done, did the coat hanger attached to spring thing for now. I'm gonna have to get a new cable anyway as the one I have is bretty gummed up, so I'll have time to do something more perminent later. But the good news is that the brake works pretty well, surprise, surprise.

    Put the Jeep at the end of the drive way (more incline), set the brake and pushed on the Jeep and it wouldn't budge (I know what you're thinking, yes it was out of gear 8) ).
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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