X-Brake?

[RamblerRob]

I've got a new transfer case with no parking brake on it. Wondering if i should spring for an x-brake setup or just source a used drum

[mepham55]

Guess it depends on how much you want to spend. The x brake is nice but I think it’s too expensive for something that just holds your truck still. I’ll have a look at what I’ve got for parking brake parts, pretty sure I have an original setup.

Matt

[landcrabmechanic]

If you look at princess auto and are handy with building things, you can build this setup for around 200.00.

[red90]

The drum brakes work better.

[landcrabmechanic]

I was not debating which one works better. I built one with princess auto parts for my old Land Cruiser, worked way better than the driveline drum parking brake.

[swamijake]

The drum brake does not work better. The stock design is barely adequate when it is brand new. I built my own and it works great, but I wouldn't recommend making it out of princess auto parts. I used a wilwood caliper and a disk off a subaru justy. If I was to do it again I'd get the x-brake.

[RamblerRob]

Forgot about my parts pile.. Lol... I have a seemingly intact drum brake... The retaining screw was stripped so had to drill it out... Kinda thinking this should be replaced with a hex head screw...
Otherwise i should be good to go... Budget is starting to get thin so not sure the x brake is worth it.