Hand brake set up on juice brakes

[TradModelA]

Hey guys what have you used for the rear hand brake cable set up when converting to juice brakes? The later model 1940+ rear cable is much longer and would necessitate trimming and then replacing the factory made ends? Thanks for the help.

[Charlie Stephens]

How about cutting some out in the middle and then splicing it back together?

Charlie Stephens

[jkeesey]

you can buy a universal cut to fit cable from Autozone/Advanced Auto. Its about $10 I think.

[denis4x4]

I used a Lokar cable kit with the stock e-brake handle.

[TradModelA]

I also bought the lokar cable, Denis do you have any pictures of yours?

[jdfinch22]

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try clings https://www.clingsaftermarket.com/ad...od=30&subcat=1

it uses the stock cross shaft 2 new cables and 2 mounting brakets

[ursus]

I cut the original cable in the middle and fabbed a set of connectors using a threaded end that fits into cross shaft end. Easy to adjust.

[john in illinois]

+1 for Klings kit. Easy to instal ,reliable. I assume you have 39-48 backing plates.

John

[Russ B]

I made a new connector rod from the hand brake handle threading through the center crossmember




...and used split cable on turnbuckles to adjust side to side

[Brentwood Bob]

russ, nice work. bob

[john in illinois]

Russ that is a nice set up.

John

[Don S]

Russ,could you post a picture of the rear tranny support. Looks like a F150?

[Russ B]

Originally Posted by Don S

Russ,could you post a picture of the rear tranny support. Looks like a F150?

Yes it is a F150

I did nothing to the tranny setup but re-mount it into my '29 cabriolet's frame. I think the F150 conversion is originally from Miss Vicky (on Ford Barn), but am not certain. I bought a doner car for the running gear in order to speed my getting my cabriolet on the road sooner than later. I was comfortable with the modifications I "inherited" generally, but had to clean up a few details. The hand brake link was originally made from all-thread, and looked awful in my eyes. It can be seen in the photo above.