2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Converted to rear disc-Problem with Parking Brake

[JTruelove]

I converted my 99 to 02 OEM disc. I replaced the parking brake cables from the rears to the link under the drivers door. However, I can't get enough adjustment for them to hold. I purchased the cable from the parking mechanism to the link under the truck, but the end is different on the one that goes into the mechanism itself. How can I get my PB to work?



Joey

 

[JTruelove]

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[barryg41]

here's a thread you might want to read:



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/2nd-generation-ram-forum-no-engine-transmission-discussions/81932-brake-bleeding-combination-rwal-valves.html

 

[CAPTPHIL]

E-brake on 01. 5 and 02 is a cable operated drum brake sys. You have two adj. points, one is the cables and the other is a starwheel in the drum that can be adj. with a brakespoon. I would adj. the shoes on the drum first. These brakes aren`t real strong on steep grades with a loaded trailer. It doesn`t take too many times of forgetting they are on and driving off to wear them out and yes a 5. 9 will take off with them on in a heart beat.
Good Luck Capt Phil

 

[JTruelove]

Converted to rear disc-Problem with Parking Brake Reply to Thread

I have adjusted in both places. Shoes do look good, but once I put truck in drive(only) the wheels still move. The 99 primary(one from inside the truck to intermediate cable under the drivers door) is longer than the 02. I thought I would just replace the cable, but the end that goes to the mechanism is different. The 02 is on top and 99 on the bottom. Any thoughts?



Thanks guys

 

[JTruelove]

Sorry the 99 is the one on top and the 02 is on the bottom

 

[CAPTPHIL]

Joey,
The E-brake will not hold your truck in gear. Check my mods. in my signature, I can let out the clutch on a boat ramp with 10,000 to 15,000 lbs. behind me with the truck in 1st and E-brake on with foot off the gas pedal and she will walk up the ramp. That is why Dodge calls it a parking brake. Try parking on a good incline apply brake with truck in neutral and see if it holds.
Good Luck Capt Phil

 

[JMcCoy]

JTruelove,



Sorry, I can't help you with your E-brake issue. I would like to see you start another thread on your disc brake conversion. Thank you.

 

[JTruelove]

JTruelove,



Sorry, I can't help you with your E-brake issue. I would like to see you start another thread on your disc brake conversion. Thank you.

To show what it takes to do it? I didn't take any pics.



Joey

 

[barryg41]

JTruelove,



Sorry, I can't help you with your E-brake issue. I would like to see you start another thread on your disc brake conversion. Thank you.

Ericbu12 did this a while back. He has pictures in his reader rigs pics.



Here's the thread he started with links:



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/product-accessories-forum-no-engine-transmission-discussions/55420-4-wheel-disk-conversion.html



I have the same conversion kit, just have not started on it yet.

 

[JTruelove]

Capt. Phil yes that did work. I used the 99 mechanism and front cable then connected to the 02 rear cables. Now I can take the other parts back. Thanks again.



Joey

 

[CAPTPHIL]

Joey,
Glad I could help.
Happy New Year Capt Phil