Another E-Brake Question

[Loose Deuce]

I'm going to replace my E-Brake shoe's, springs and Drum because they have been sevearly abused and I helped do some of it by forgetting to release the e-brake when I would drive it around when I first got the truck, they were almost gone when I got it. My question is what do I have to change out to go with the better e-brake handle, the one with the adjustment screw knob on the end ? I know I will have to change the handle and mount inside the cab and maybe cable ? Can I use the same e-brake assembly at the shoe & drum end ???????

I have the handle that you squeeze to set or release and I dont like the way the cable hooks to it, plus if you pull it enough the dang thing starts bending in the middle, so I want to up-grade.

 

[mcinfantry]

the u[grade is more than just a handle, iirc

 

[Loose Deuce]

Anyone know what it will take ? From what I've seen in a manual, its hasn't been real clear. I may not have found the right manual that shows what I need.

 

[mhb285]

I just did the cable and everything in the cab and the cable. The pads and drums appear OK. TM 9-2320-361-20, Section 8 is the ticket. You should be able to find it in the download section here.
I got everything from Memphis. Make sure you tell them what your doing and what you want. They got it.
Good luck.
Mike

 

[Recovry4x4]

Handle and cable assy is required for the changeover. All of the remaining parts are the same.

 

[Recovry4x4]

This reminds me. I think a kit was made to add a warning for the e-brake. It can also be a do it yourself project. My old M35A2 that WCJIV now has was retrofitted with a low air warning light on the extreme left side of the dash. This was wired to a brake light switch from the M151. The switch is a lever type and was bolted under the e-brake handle. Any time the handle was lifted, the brake light switch would connect and that light would come on. Attached is a pic of that dash taken right after I got the truck. (Have a seat Walter)

 

[WCJIV]

Kenny, someone did a good job fixing it up( I assume you ) I will post some pics next week as I have been doing alot of work on the old deuce. Hopefully my airomatic wll be working. I am putting on my new gas tank as well that I got NOS from TNJ Murray. Paint is about 75% done.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Can't wait to see it Walter! Yeah, I take the credit for fixing her up a bit. That was quite a few years ago and I'm smarter now. I still don't have the patience to do a frame up but don't mind rolling restos.