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Hot Rods Weak 37 ford E brake

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Kiwi 4d, Sep 17, 2026 at 9:56 PM.

  1. Kiwi 4d
    Joined: Sep 16, 2006
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    Kiwi 4d
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    Our 37 ford has a 9” rear and the original E brake lever, when engaged it’s not very effective. We have another 37 in our shop at present and the customer said his E brake is not very efficient either, original lever again , 8 3/4 rear with disc brakes. Can any give a place to start looking for improvement please.
     
  2. Tim
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
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    Tim
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    from KCMO

    Might not be fully engaging or have enough leverage to make it effective. What’s your handle to cables situation?

    sometimes see the stock handle routed to a longer lever which pulls the cable.
     
  3. I added a multiplier lever in the routing from 40 park brake handle to disc brake caliper on Ford 9" for a friend of mine. Long time ago, no pics.
     
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  4. Kiwi 4d
    Joined: Sep 16, 2006
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    Is that like a off set lever somewhere?
     
  5. Deke
    Joined: Jun 13, 2006
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    Deke
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    If you kept the cable brakes the parking brake works amazing… on all 4 tires
     

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