87ROCZ

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Hey guys.... I was wondering if I could get some advice/feedback on a repair I need to do.

So basically when I bought my 87 IROC many years ago, the hand brake/e-brake wasn't working, in actual fact the original owner had removed the various bits and pieces that was associated with the e-brake (but did leave the handle inside and the cable that goes back to just pass the transmission with the metal "t part"). Since my car is automatic I lived with the fact that I wouldn't have a e-brake (not ideal I know or probably safe but here were are )

So now I am at a crossroads and thinking about selling my car, not sure if I will or not but the thought has crossed my mind. Without an e-brake it would be a lot harder sell because the car needs to get inspected and an e-brake is a definite must-have to pass. There would be some potential buyers that wouldn't care about the e-brake and either say they'd fix it themselves or get the car inspected "by a buddy"... but like I said it makes for a harder sell.

My car has the 9 bolt rear end and disc brakes. Would it be simpler for me to try and source factory parts to make my e-brake operational again (caliper parts/cables) or go the aftermarket route? If the aftermarket route, what companies make a kit to get this done?

Thanks!

87ROCZ

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Nobody got any advice?

midias

Got to rock auto, look up parts and install them

RBob

iTrader: (1)

With the Delco rear disc brakes, they require the daily use of the parking brake for proper caliper adjustment. I say, install the parking brake parts.

RBob.

87ROCZ

iTrader: (3)

Thanks for the feedback...so install stock replacement parts or aftermarket?

RBob

iTrader: (1)

If you can get good used or even new OEM stock pieces that is what I would use.

RBob.