VSS relocation ideas, ford 5r55e

[the bodj]

Thread derailment engaged. If you want a mechanical parking brake that would work. I cut one out for Mikey to use on his bronco with a go-cart mechanical caliper But he never used it.

If hydraulic would work use something like this i've seen popping up online lately. https://www.ebay.com/itm/325375288738?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=777008&algo=PERSONAL.TOPIC&ao=1&asc=20240723115851&meid=62e9238279194ca5a0c9d13519a740b5&pid=101952&rk=1&rkt=1&mehot=pp&itm=325375288738&pmt=1&noa=1&pg=4375194&algv=WatchlistVariantWithMLR_BP&_trksid=p4375194.c101952.m162921&_trkparms=parentrq:1b0badae1950a2a76fe6280effffb2a2|pageci:8bccedc9-ee42-11ef-83db-9ef7949d29cc|iid:1|vlpname:vlp_homepage

Mechanical is what I'm thinking. I could swap out a rear caliper for one with the parking brake, but the cables are expensive. Plus this way I can get a stronger brake from the gear multiplication.

 

[85Yota]

I know Wilwood does a small mechanical parking brake caliper, Wilwood so not cheap. They also do an electric parking brake setup as well.

 

[the bodj]

I know Wilwood does a small mechanical parking brake caliper, Wilwood so not cheap. They also do an electric parking brake setup as well.

https://www.amazon.com/GREHUA-Mecha...prefix=mechanical+brake+calipe,aps,327&sr=8-7

With the differential torque multiplication, I think it should work fine?

 

[85Yota]

Yes that should work perfect. 1/4| max rotor thickness so cut some plate stitch weld it on and run it

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Kart-Mech...ocphy=1014370&hvtargid=pla-796183488865&psc=1

That's the one we got for Mikey to run. He may still have it and let you have it to try it out.

 

[charlie brown]

ill try to get a count today when i get home from work for you,

when you get a chance could you give me a count and possibly a diameter? after driving it around for several miles, it does throw a code but does not change drivability any.

 

[Prezioso85]

I just made a tone ring for my f150, I think it’s about 4.3”, 16 teeth

 

[cbrewer22]

when you get a chance could you give me a count and possibly a diameter? after driving it around for several miles, it does throw a code but does not change drivability any.

sorry i have been busy with life and 2 little kids. i will have some free time today before i take my daughter to get her shots ill get some pictures and a tooth count

 

[cbrewer22]

Ok so I finally had some spare time. Ring is 4 1/2 inches around and there is 24 tooth. Speedo is off 3mph according to onX and LeadNav

 

[the_fablab_]

Bodj I’ve installed some Parts Mike Atlas emergency brake kits on some jeeps and they use that exact style brake caliper. You’ll be good.

Also emergency brake cables can be made pretty cheap.
https://a.co/d/6JO4Q1Z

 

[85Yota]

Bodj. How deep down this rabbit hole do you want to go.

https://irate4x4.com/threads/oe-ele...so-integrated-electric-parking-brakes.400510/

 

[the bodj]

Bodj. How deep down this rabbit hole do you want to go.

https://irate4x4.com/threads/oe-ele...so-integrated-electric-parking-brakes.400510/

Not deep.