Foot operated Emerg. brake?
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66plyValiant
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I haven't seen them in early A bodies but thats not to say dusters didn't have them (maybe the did?) if your after a foot E brake I'm sure a F/M/J setup would swap without much fabercation
I've had 65, 66, 71, 72, 74, 75, and 76 A-bodies. I don't recall any of them having one. The only Mopars I've ever owned that had them were my 86 and 99 Ram.
CudaJunction
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God I hope someone says there was an A body that had a foot operated e brake. My biggest ***** with these cars is the e brake. If its possible to go to the kick panel style I would be all over it.
green1
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They all had one, at least from 64 up. that's as far as I can remember.
Yep,
1976 was the only year for them.. Left column
1976 was the only year for them.. Left column
63VALIANT*KISS
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yea i was gonna say im sure 76 hadem cuz my 77 aspen does. figured they where prolly new tech them days
LH23H2R
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yep , it's a 1976-only deal . Same goes for the windshield-mounted interior rear view mirror .
i'm with you regarding the pull-handle e-brake ; didn't like it !
i'm with you regarding the pull-handle e-brake ; didn't like it !
'64 Cuda
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I'm thinking that my 1962 Fury (Yeah I know, it's not an A body) had a foot operated E brake. Any old folks here that remember?
Darwin
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Classic Industries has one available, page 119 of the new catalog. Kind of pricey @ 204.99
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Yup my 76 Dart has the foot brake at the kick panel... can post a pic later today if you like
2 Darts
A-body Addicted
Wouldn't you know it? The last year they make the A-body, they install a foot operated emergency brake. LOL
I actually prefer the handbrake as an emergency brake. It is easier to modulate and prevent rear wheel lock up. I also liked the handbrake for taking off when facing up hill at a stop sign or light. Much easier for me to operate than a foot operated emergency brake in those situations.
I actually prefer the handbrake as an emergency brake. It is easier to modulate and prevent rear wheel lock up. I also liked the handbrake for taking off when facing up hill at a stop sign or light. Much easier for me to operate than a foot operated emergency brake in those situations.
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