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!

 

Nobody got any advice?

 

Got to rock auto, look up parts and install them

 

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.

 

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

 

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

RBob.