Parking Brake Lever parts source help

[victorgallas]

Hi everyone,

I just picked up a 1991 comanchw with the 2.5L 4 speed manual.

Its a nice little truck and I am trying to make it work as a daily driver. So making everything back to stock options on things.

I have been seeing that some parts are not offered anymore and I am wondering if anyone can be of help.

I currently need a parking brake release latch and cable.

I would also like to replace the parking brake lever assembly, as I know those get worn down and let go.

 

Can anyone provide a source for these? Or have one to sell?

I have already looked at ebay without luck.

 

Anything will be appreciated.

Thanks

Victor

 

[Eagle]

The front parking brake cable is (or was not long ago) available from Auto Zone. Not sure what you mean by "release latch."

[Minuit]

I believe he's talking about the parking brake release handle on the bottom left of the dash, as well as the cable that goes with it.

 

You can probably get almost all of those parts from someone on here if you put up a Wanted ad in the classifieds.

[cruiser54]

And, the parkbrake assemblies don't wear out. They need a stiffer spring.

 

[HOrnbrod]

And, the parkbrake assemblies don't wear out. They need a stiffer spring.

 

I've seen a few MJ and the similar Wrangler parking brake assemblies with the pawl tip that's supposed to latch into the ratchet wheel completely rounded off along with the ratchet wheel teeth. No way any spring will help those mate.

 

That's one good thing about auto trannies - you really don't need the parking brake. I use mine about once a year just to keep it from seizing up.

[cruiser54]

Very possible.

 

But, My MJ parkbrake would not hold and all it needed was a spring. Caveat emptor and YMMV. 

[victorgallas]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I was able to locate one on ebay tonight. So its on its way now.

I got a 4 cylinder manual. Looking forward to drive it around once I get done doing all of the things Ive been going over. All gaskets, fluids etc to make it a nice truck all around.

 

I will keep in mind some of the suggestions regarding the MJ. I want to make sure it all works good on this truck once I am done fixing all the little stuff here and there.