80 Parklng Brake (As good as it gets?)
07-06-2004, 12:02 AM
#1
"Rodstoration &am p;quot; In Progres
Thread Starter
Member Since: Jun 2004
Location: Frisco TX
Posts: 1,397
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
80 Parklng Brake (As good as it gets?)
I had my parking brake rebuilt. When I picked it up it would not hold the car...slows down the roll on a slope but does not hold. Shop told me that it was as good as it gets for an 80 C3.
Is this true? If not, what should I do? All of the parts are new.
Thanks...
ed
Is this true? If not, what should I do? All of the parts are new.
Thanks...
ed
07-06-2004, 12:04 AM
#2
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Jan 2001
Location: San Diego CA
Posts: 6,938
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 80 Parklng Brake (80TexasC3)
I don't buy it. My 68 flat out rolled with the parking brake but I put some washers/ shims to increase the tightness past the threaded area available and it holds on a hill, we have the same equipment by the way.
07-06-2004, 12:07 AM
#3
"Rodstoration &am p;quot; In Progres
Thread Starter
Member Since: Jun 2004
Location: Frisco TX
Posts: 1,397
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 80 Parklng Brake (Cali,68,L-79)
Thanks... I like the idea of using some washers to increase my ability to increnase the tension on the cable. Will give this a try the next time I'm under it.
Ed
Ed
07-06-2004, 03:06 PM
#4
Drifting
Member Since: Jul 2000
Location: Allen, TX, USA
Posts: 1,266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 80 Parklng Brake (80TexasC3)
Have you adjusted the shoes using the star wheel?
I finished mine and it is real tight. I also got a newer rear cable to go with it.
Good luck.
07-06-2004, 04:16 PM
#5
Race Director
Member Since: Oct 2000
Location: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
Posts: 11,891
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Re: 80 Parklng Brake (adam)
I knew about the star wheel, but which direction do you turn it to tighten?
07-06-2004, 04:39 PM
#6
Race Director
Re: 80 Parklng Brake (Ak. Mal)
The parking brake sucks I have fixed mine for the last time a few years ago, now I use a brick in driveway or keep it in gear. 
07-06-2004, 04:54 PM
#7
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Jan 2001
Location: San Diego CA
Posts: 6,938
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 80 Parklng Brake (MotorHead)
The parking brake sucks I have fixed mine for the last time a few years ago, now I use a brick in driveway or keep it in gear.
RPO-062 "Optional parking brick"
07-06-2004, 07:09 PM
#8
"Rodstoration &am p;quot; In Progres
Thread Starter
Member Since: Jun 2004
Location: Frisco TX
Posts: 1,397
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 80 Parklng Brake (Ak. Mal)
I think there is a stop key on it which will only allow it to turn one way. My plan is to put the car up, engage the brake, turn the star until it is tight then release the brake and make certain that the pressure is off the rear tires.