Topic: T case parking brake

[theslayer85]

Ok i did a search and didn't come up with much on this.  What are people using?  Good, bad, like, dislike?  I am planing on doing a disk brake swap into my 4runner soon which will eliminate my parking brake and looking for options.  I know they have rear disk brake kits were the caliper has a built in parking brake but they are much more expensive, and i already have toyota calipers i am planning on useing. 

[GNasty 82]

Search... blah... blah.  Yeah, I know the search feature here is pretty much broken, so here's a couple of links:

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76941.0
http://www.allprooffroad.com/pickupbrakeupgrades/33

[theslayer85 [OP]]

I guess what i am asking is who makes them and how good they are.  i found one that is much cheaper than all pro's kit and the other one is more and i dont know how it works at all, but if i go cheap am i getting cheap stuff?  

http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=142
http://www.tsmmfg.com/4067.htm

[SloCrawler]

How's this compared to a line lock?

[GNasty 82]

How's this compared to a line lock?

It's definitely a simpler install, plus you get to use your stock ebrake handle.  No lines to run, no worries about leaking.  Also locks all 4 wheels if in 4wd.

[<MIKE>]

I would go with either all pro or Sky. They are both reputable companies. all pro also has a kit with a t case skid/crossmember combo.
  my 2 cents

[mtm]

i have allpros and can reccamend it dead easy to install

[79coyotefrg]

It's definitely a simpler install, plus you get to use your stock ebrake handle.  No lines to run, no worries about leaking.  Also locks all 4 wheels if in 4wd.

not unless the transfer case is in 4wd at the time.

that said,  I have the Allpro ebrake and it kicks ASS









btw  my avatar was taken with the Allpro ebrake holding the truck on that hill.

[4RunnerChevy]

Go All-Pro, or build your own with the all-pro disk.

[theslayer85 [OP]]

Thanks everyone.  Now what about replacement parts?  I doubt you would ware the rotor or pads out enough to have to replace them very often unless you ride the e-brake, or dive with it on.  

I have seen the disc e-brake but I though you had to use their fancy cross member.  I haven'e seen the one that just mount to the back of the t case. I like that much more.  I was thinking I was going to have to fabricate some sort of mount for it off of my own cross member. 

[yota4x4sc]

the pads go out real quick if u ever ride the e brake........ the rotors seem to last though

[nierema]

Maybe something is wrong with my all pro because it suckkkkkkkkks. I cant even get it to hold the truck in a parking lot. 

Edit after looking at that pic i know something is not right with mine. Hmmm guess am going to go check it out.

[4RunnerChevy]

Mine is not a good example, my linkage goes driver.

the pads go out real quick if u ever ride the e brake........ the rotors seem to last though

I'll re-line them, just get me your old ones.

I have seen the disc e-brake but I though you had to use their fancy cross member.  I haven'e seen the one that just mount to the back of the t case. I like that much more.  I was thinking I was going to have to fabricate some sort of mount for it off of my own cross member. 

It mounts, to your T-case.

Maybe something is wrong with my all pro because it suckkkkkkkkks. I cant even get it to hold the truck in a parking lot.

Check it !

[79coyotefrg]

Thanks everyone.  Now what about replacement parts?  I doubt you would ware the rotor or pads out enough to have to replace them very often unless you ride the e-brake, or dive with it on. 

I have seen the disc e-brake but I though you had to use their fancy cross member.  I haven'e seen the one that just mount to the back of the t case. I like that much more.  I was thinking I was going to have to fabricate some sort of mount for it off of my own cross member. 

you can get the one with the skid plate but i didnt.   It bolts to your tcase with simple hand tools.

Maybe something is wrong with my all pro because it suckkkkkkkkks. I cant even get it to hold the truck in a parking lot. 

Edit after looking at that pic i know something is not right with mine. Hmmm guess am going to go check it out.

post pics of it and maybe we can help you fix whats wrong.

[SFD4x4]

Can somebody measure the diameter of the rotor on the all pro?  I want to make sure it will fit in my custom transmission tunnel.

[79coyotefrg]

i'll try and do that tomorrow if you remind me.

[yota4x4sc]

i would but it just started pouring outside just as i seen it..ill measure it when the rain stops

[4RunnerChevy]

7 1/2 "

[SFD4x4]

Awesome! Thanks!

[OOPS]

I have had an A-P brake for quite a while, when I first put it on it worked OK. Not great but not bad. This last year when I had my T-cases out I took the disc and chucked it into my lathe and took a few thousands off each side to remove the mill scale off the disc. It works ten times better now.

[4RunnerChevy]

I have had an A-P brake for quite a while, when I first put it on it worked OK. Not great but not bad. This last year when I had my T-cases out I took the disc and chucked it into my lathe and took a few thousands off each side to remove the mill scale off the disc. It works ten times better now.

I did the same thing, it looked like they didn't even de-burr it.  I also turned the edge round, cause a monkey ran the burn table at all-pro, or their supplier.  Mine is older, and must have been done with plasma, I hope they have upgraded to Jet or Laser.

[theslayer85 [OP]]

so it is sounding like all pro is the way to go.  Has anyone used sky's parking brake?