6066 (1960-1966) GMC Truck Club Bitcoin now accepted here! 
Pay Dues
Pay Dues or become a Site Supporter
 



Go Back   6066 (1960-1966) GMC Truck Club > 6066 GMC Truck Club Forum > Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Brakes


Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Brakes Keep them doggies rollin', rawhide

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old November 14th, 2014, 02:11 PM
1960HDGMC's Avatar
1960HDGMC 1960HDGMC is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Georgia
Truck: 1960 Model 1002 Custom Wideside
Posts: 357
Rep Power: 158
1960HDGMC is on a distinguished road
Question 1960 1002 Hand Brake Conundrum

Hello, I have a 1960 1002 2WD LWB GMC 1/2 ton pickup truck. The Hand brake operates when the rear axle is lifted. When released, the truck will back up, but the brakes lock down when put in drive. I disconnected the Hand brake front cable and the truck drove fine. The hydraulic brakes operate perfectly, but the hand brake seems to have issues. How can the truck only roll in reverse and not forward? I ordered NOS cables, but have yet to add them to the confusion. Any ideas readily accepted and appreciated.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old November 15th, 2014, 01:48 AM
GMCDAC's Avatar
GMCDAC GMCDAC is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Green Valley, east of Rapid City,SD
Truck: I have 4 GMCs, none with a V-6 - YET! Have had 2 in the family.
Age: 67
Posts: 553
Rep Power: 210
GMCDAC is on a distinguished road
Default Re: 1960 1002 Hand Brake Conundrum

Your hand brake cables must be adjusted too tight if it is fine with them disconnected. All of my GMC's will back up with the brake set but won't go forward. They won't roll back when parked on an incline though.

Beautiful GMC! Hope to see more of it!

DAC
__________________
Doug Crawford
Rapid City, SD

1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Mom drove 30 years
1972 GMC C2500 owned since 1979
1955 GMC 100 driver-project
2006 GMC Yukon Denali---wife's truck

Hope to have a '60 GMC Suburban again someday
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old November 15th, 2014, 10:53 PM
1960HDGMC's Avatar
1960HDGMC 1960HDGMC is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Georgia
Truck: 1960 Model 1002 Custom Wideside
Posts: 357
Rep Power: 158
1960HDGMC is on a distinguished road
Default Re: 1960 1002 Hand Brake Conundrum

Replace front Cable today and hand brake is working like a charm. The cable had a c shaped kink right at the hand pull. Rusty too. New cable is smooth as silk.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Transmission hand brake rubber boot question Archiver Previous Forum Posts 0 March 20th, 2012 01:40 AM
62 GMC 4X4 Suburban hand brake front cable Archiver Previous Forum Posts 0 December 4th, 2010 12:51 AM
Emergency hand brake Archiver Previous Forum Posts 3 November 13th, 2010 12:46 AM
1960 1002 1/2 ton brake booster question. Archiver Previous Forum Posts 0 August 23rd, 2008 01:17 AM
Hand Throttle Archiver Previous Forum Posts 0 December 20th, 2006 12:40 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:27 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd 681711554703|1710422866|0