Parking Brake Handle

[Steve's 70-5]

Putting rear disc brakes on the Jeep. The calipers have parking brakes on them. There was a thread were the handle was put between the seats. Anyone know what handle/leveler they used? I searched and can no find it.

 

[Rich M.]

Lokar makes a nice one. I'm pretty sure that build was carried over from the 2a page. It's a Photobucket victim though. 1948 CJ2A restomod build

 

[Norcal69]

I used a forklift E brake lever and mounted it in between the seats. Is this what you were thinking of? Norcal69's Common Sense Build.

 

[PeteL]

M38A1 handle is between the seats, works well, and could be adapted.

 

[Keys5a]

I used a forklift E brake lever and mounted it in between the seats. Is this what you were thinking of? Norcal69's Common Sense Build.

Those Orscheln brake levers (your forklift lever) were used on Willys Wagons from the factory from about '60-'64, so they are original to some Jeeps. This operated the rear 11" drum brake parking brake cables.
-Donny

 

[scott milliner]

I use a military handle as well.

 

[duffer]

I used 70's vintage Corolla handles in my 3B.

The left side is mechanically (rods/bearing ends) linked to the transfercase brake. Both were originally hooked individually to each side 4 decades back when I had 11x2 brakes on it. When those were swapped for discs, that lever was appropriated for the hydraulic brake on the Warn 5721 winch. It isn't hooked to anything now.

 

[tymbom]

I use a military handle as well.

I'd like to see more of your set up, specifically the part under the handle that changes the pull from vertical to horizontal...

 

[PeteL]

I use a military handle as well.

Scott, I liked your adaptation, and have wondered if it would be equally possible to mount the works under the floor?

 

[scott milliner]

Scott, I liked your adaptation, and have wondered if it would be equally possible to mount the works under the floor?

Its just a pully bolted to the floor. I would of liked to of had the cable mounted more forward to get leverage. I couldn't figure out how to do it because of the ratchet locking mechanism was in the way.

 

[BadGoat]

I used a Lokar handle and cable set up to actuate the parking brakes. I put the handle on the trans tunnel, under the front bench seat, so just the handle part sticks out form beneath the seat. My rear calipers are from a 79 Cadillac and seem to work fine.

 

[Rick Whitson]

I think I saw an article where a member used a 60's Mustang parking brake handle between the seats, looked like it belonged there. Good luck

 

[Renegade ll]

I used a forklift E brake lever and mounted it in between the seats. Is this what you were thinking of? Norcal69's Common Sense Build.

That looks like a Orscheln hand brake . I am going to get one for my 1971 cj5. How is the cable attach to the brake handle?

 

[Norcal69]

That looks like a Orscheln hand brake . I am going to get one for my 1971 cj5. How is the cable attach to the brake handle?

 

[53A1]

I have a military brake handle with cables routed under floor but it's for 11'' drums. I'll post some picture when I get home. It's very simple and works really well.

 

[Renegade ll]

Kyle do you push the handle to the floor to set the brake?

 

[Norcal69]

Kyle do you push the handle to the floor to set the brake?

Yes.
Push the handle down to set brake, flip it up to release.
I set it up this way to the brake could not accidentally be released by the dog or other passengers.
It is also handy as a theft deterrent due to it being out of sight between the seats. Throw a jacket, hat or beach towel down there and its hard to find.

 

[Militarymetal]

I used a brake handle from an M105 military trailer. Push to engage, pull to release.

 

[FinoCJ]

I did the lokar handle....

Post in thread 'Fino's 1970 Cj5 Build Thread'

Jul 8, 2025

Next up was the parking brake. I used the Lokar kit - both lower end cables and a floor mounted hand pull lever. I originally bought the kit to use on the 58 wagon, but was never able to find a suitable mounting location, so it got repurposed for the CJ. Most of you could do it cheaper - I am lucky I can do it any price with mostly pre-assembled parts:
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Loka...d-Emergency-Brake-Cable-Kit-Black,419629.html

I have the same 11" brakes on the rear of the 58 wagon, and the OEM pull handle with only a small lever (read small...

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[duffer]

The Corolla handles I modified 50 years ago for my 3B are functionally identical to this:

https://www.inlinetube.com/products/inl15086?variant=13201440112701&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23385362613&gbraid=0AAAAADo89HrROy9aqoyvLv5zTGPhOUEiu&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItKGqy_b6kQMV7RBECB2inxPHEAQYAyABEgJTnfD_BwE

Lokar makes nice stuff but very pricey. The only Lokar product I have used is their bare cable dipstick.