Flat towing with no e-brake

Kris Kristofferson · 06-15-2011, 10:07 PM

Hey guys,
I tracked down a set of free wheeling tow hubs. I will buy a tow bar etc soon as well,,

The only problem so far I am encountering is that I cannot use my emergency brakes. My c-clip eliminator block prevents me from using my parking brake. The "block" portion is too large to allow the brace to pass through the wheel cylinder - c-clip block opening. I tried to weld together a thinner piece for the brace but it does not seem to work..
So, I was wondering instead of putting it in neutral and applying the parking brake, can I just leave the trans in park when using the hubs? OR is it hard on the drive line??
Thanks,
Kris

Adger Smith · 06-15-2011, 11:54 PM

Put a line lock on the rear brakes. Some trucks use a brake lock system called Micro Brake, or Mico. It's nothing but a manual line lock.

http://www.awdirect.com/lever-lock-m...ake-locks-pto/

Kris Kristofferson · 06-18-2011, 04:14 PM

Thanks Adger, that is a good option.
I went to the u-pull it yard today and got a few extra emergency brake strut rods..I will try to grind them down to get some more clearance to try to get the e-brake system to work.. The problem is clearance between the c-clip eliminator block and wheel cylinder does not allow the strut rod brace to fit..

Does anyone have tips on flat towing?? Yes, I know it is not the best form of towing but I figure some of you guys did back in the day...
KP

Adger Smith · 06-18-2011, 06:28 PM

Yep, went all over the place with a home built tow bar and home built hubs. Seems like I have a picture of my Vette with the tow bar on the ground in front of it.
I learned to pull the driveshaft before using the hubs. I also found out the 4.56 gear lasted longer than 5.13's and 5.38's when towing without hubs. I think those small pinions just whipped the oil away at highway speeds. Stopped breaking the rear gears when I built the hubs. We were "up town" when we got our first homebuilt trailer. Tip for flat towing: Slow down....

Kris Kristofferson · 06-18-2011, 10:24 PM

Thanks again! KP

Tom keedle · 06-19-2011, 07:53 PM

if i understand correctly, you have some hubs that bolt on to your axles and then the wheels bolt to them, correct?

your e-brake will not have any effect on stopping UNLESS you have them attached to the outer hub/drum assy....think about it... and then go buy a trailer.

with brakes on BOTH axles (93 and up is manditory)

06-15-2011, 10:07 PM	#1
Kris Kristofferson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ont Posts: 68 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Flat towing with no e-brake Hey guys, I tracked down a set of free wheeling tow hubs. I will buy a tow bar etc soon as well,, The only problem so far I am encountering is that I cannot use my emergency brakes. My c-clip eliminator block prevents me from using my parking brake. The "block" portion is too large to allow the brace to pass through the wheel cylinder - c-clip block opening. I tried to weld together a thinner piece for the brace but it does not seem to work.. So, I was wondering instead of putting it in neutral and applying the parking brake, can I just leave the trans in park when using the hubs? OR is it hard on the drive line?? Thanks, Kris __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2qQX4TDTVU

06-15-2011, 11:54 PM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Flat towing with no e-brake Put a line lock on the rear brakes. Some trucks use a brake lock system called Micro Brake, or Mico. It's nothing but a manual line lock. http://www.awdirect.com/lever-lock-m...ake-locks-pto/ __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 06-15-2011 at 11:58 PM. Reason: Add link

06-18-2011, 04:14 PM	#3
Kris Kristofferson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ont Posts: 68 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Flat towing with no e-brake Thanks Adger, that is a good option. I went to the u-pull it yard today and got a few extra emergency brake strut rods..I will try to grind them down to get some more clearance to try to get the e-brake system to work.. The problem is clearance between the c-clip eliminator block and wheel cylinder does not allow the strut rod brace to fit.. Does anyone have tips on flat towing?? Yes, I know it is not the best form of towing but I figure some of you guys did back in the day... KP __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2qQX4TDTVU

06-18-2011, 06:28 PM	#4
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Flat towing with no e-brake Yep, went all over the place with a home built tow bar and home built hubs. Seems like I have a picture of my Vette with the tow bar on the ground in front of it. I learned to pull the driveshaft before using the hubs. I also found out the 4.56 gear lasted longer than 5.13's and 5.38's when towing without hubs. I think those small pinions just whipped the oil away at highway speeds. Stopped breaking the rear gears when I built the hubs. We were "up town" when we got our first homebuilt trailer. Tip for flat towing: Slow down.... __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 06-18-2011 at 06:30 PM. Reason: sp

06-18-2011, 10:24 PM	#5
Kris Kristofferson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ont Posts: 68 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Flat towing with no e-brake Thanks again! KP __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2qQX4TDTVU

06-19-2011, 07:53 PM	#6
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Flat towing with no e-brake if i understand correctly, you have some hubs that bolt on to your axles and then the wheels bolt to them, correct? your e-brake will not have any effect on stopping UNLESS you have them attached to the outer hub/drum assy....think about it... and then go buy a trailer. with brakes on BOTH axles (93 and up is manditory)