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52 delux convert to later ebrake?
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SunburntLobster
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:10 am    Post subject: 52 delux convert to later ebrake? Reply with quote

Unfortunately I am missing most of my rod actuated ebrake system. I don't mind making a few changes so was wondering if anyone has installed a later cable style ebrake?

I won't be using the heater cables so could potentially use those tunnel tubes?
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2025 12:08 pm    Post subject: Re: 52 delux convert to later ebrake? Reply with quote

Would be a ton of work. Literally hours and hours and hours..
Even though the parts are scarce and expensive, I can't imagine anything being easier or cheaper than hunting down the correct bits. Some of them you could probably fabricate if you had the correct dimensions..
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2025 12:58 pm    Post subject: Re: 52 delux convert to later ebrake? Reply with quote

I agree. Just list what you've got and search for the rest.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2025 4:17 am    Post subject: Re: 52 delux convert to later ebrake? Reply with quote

its far from original and a hydraulic hand brake looks ideal, the brake line can easily be broken and fed into the master cylinder and back out to the rear brakes.
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