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1964C10 · 06-20-2009, 11:18 PM

Is there a trick to installing new cables? I have them done at the drums now I am trying to put the pins in where they connect at the lever and well the tension is too great and I cant get the second pin in. Is there a trick to doing this?

**Captainfab** · 06-21-2009, 12:25 AM

The cable that comes from the handle in the cab has a sorta long threaded end on it with nuts on either side of that bracket. Try loosening those nuts and backing the one nut out so that the bracket on that cable is closer to the end. That should give you some more 'slack' so you can hook up the other cable from the drum. Then adjust the front cable to take up the excess.

1964C10 · 06-21-2009, 09:39 AM

Thanks! Sorry for the short post earlier, I was getting frustrated, the bottom of my truck is covered in years and years of layers and layers of grime so I was filthy up to my neck all just to have my cable not get connected. Plus I had bought a new SS hose for my rear brakes from the local speed shop here and when I went to bleed my brakes it leaked like a siff, only to fit out that one of the adapters they put with it was for washer type of seal and not a flare seal so now I have to wait till Monday to get it exchanged. Translation half day and no progress lol. Oh well still better then golf (not meant to offend anyone ;-)

**ChiefRocka** · 06-21-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

....... Oh well still better then golf (not meant to offend anyone ;-)

I agree 100% !!!!

1964C10 · 06-21-2009, 10:54 AM

Thanks John, btw love your 'Chief' build!

1964C10 · 06-21-2009, 09:44 PM

Thanks for that help John, it took like 5 minutes now. Once I crawled underneath I had my "duhh why didn't I even think of that" moment.

**Captainfab** · 06-22-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

Thanks for that help John, it took like 5 minutes now. Once I crawled underneath I had my "duhh why didn't I even think of that" moment.

No problem....glad I could shed some light for ya.

06-20-2009, 11:18 PM	#1
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	New parking brake install Is there a trick to installing new cables? I have them done at the drums now I am trying to put the pins in where they connect at the lever and well the tension is too great and I cant get the second pin in. Is there a trick to doing this? __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-21-2009, 12:25 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New parking brake install The cable that comes from the handle in the cab has a sorta long threaded end on it with nuts on either side of that bracket. Try loosening those nuts and backing the one nut out so that the bracket on that cable is closer to the end. That should give you some more 'slack' so you can hook up the other cable from the drum. Then adjust the front cable to take up the excess. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-21-2009, 09:39 AM	#3
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: New parking brake install Thanks! Sorry for the short post earlier, I was getting frustrated, the bottom of my truck is covered in years and years of layers and layers of grime so I was filthy up to my neck all just to have my cable not get connected. Plus I had bought a new SS hose for my rear brakes from the local speed shop here and when I went to bleed my brakes it leaked like a siff, only to fit out that one of the adapters they put with it was for washer type of seal and not a flare seal so now I have to wait till Monday to get it exchanged. Translation half day and no progress lol. Oh well still better then golf (not meant to offend anyone ;-) __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-21-2009, 10:54 AM	#5
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: New parking brake install Thanks John, btw love your 'Chief' build! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-21-2009, 09:44 PM	#6
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: New parking brake install Thanks for that help John, it took like 5 minutes now. Once I crawled underneath I had my "duhh why didn't I even think of that" moment. __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it Last edited by 1964C10; 06-21-2009 at 09:45 PM.

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