14b disks with e brake doesn't work well

[84CUCV]

putting the drums back on now. didnt want to spend that much for the e stop

 

[herkdriver007]

Correct me if I am wrong, there is truly no such thing as an emergency brake on a car/ truck. The term is used interchangeably with parking brake.

I believe what most states require is a parking brake of some sort that can be used in the event of an emergency to safely and controllably bring the vehicle to a stop as well as hold the vehicle at rest. This necessitates a system that is independent of the vehicles hydraulic brake system, therefore line locks and mico-locks can't be used. Inaddition, I don't believe the factory calipers where designed to hold that type of line pressure for extended periods of time.

In that case, wouldn't a driveline brake suffice? It applies pressure in a controlled manner?

I've been looking at the E-Stopp to see if it has a greater range of motion over the stock pedal set-up as I haven't been able to find a ratcheting style pedal assembly that I can retrofit. I believe the E-Stopp has already been approved for Parking/ Emergency brakes. I just don't know anyone that has one.

I think you're correct here.
from the TxDPS Inspection:
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/publications/rules/safety_manual/chapter4.htm
20.03 Parking Brake - The inspection of the parking brake (auxiliary or holding) applies only to all motor vehicles beginning with the model year 1960. This does not include motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, mopeds, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, and mobile homes.
Some types of parking brake may be actuated by foot or hand lever.
The parking brake may be assisted by the service brakes or other source of power, provided that failure of the service brake actuating system or other power assisting mechanism will not prevent the parking brakes from being applied. The parking brakes should be so designed that when once applied, they shall remain applied - despite exhaustion of any source of energy or leakage of any kind. If the means of applying the parking brakes and the service brakes are connected in any way, they shall be so constructed that failure of any one part shall not leave the vehicle without operative brakes. Brake lock systems will not meet the parking brake requirement.

1. Inspection Procedure. On a motor vehicle that has the automatic parking brake release when the transmission is placed in gear, the parking brake should be held down with the foot and the engine accelerated enough with the vehicle in gear to determine if it is working properly.
2. Inspect Parking Brake for and reject if:
   1. Motor vehicle is not equipped with a parking brake.
   2. Operating mechanism, when fully applied, does not hold the vehicle.
   3. Actuating mechanism is not fully released when the release control is operated.
   4. Any mechanical parts are missing, broken, badly worn, or not operating properly.
   5. Pull cables are badly worn, stretched, frayed, or not operating freely.
   6. Parking brake will not hold the vehicle in place when, with the engine running, the vehicle is placed in forward gear and the engine is accelerated enough to cause a pull on the braking mechanism.