LMC rear E brake cables?

[canadian_diesel1964]

Here's what I kinda crawled under the truck to see today...they are all hooked up on the drums and they are too short and wrong end...I checked back and they are listed for a 63 with short bed and coils...

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by canadian_diesel1964

Here's what I kinda crawled under the truck to see today...they are all hooked up on the drums and they are too short and wrong end...I checked back and they are listed for a 63 with short bed and coils...

thats cuz ur missing the equalizer bar, it hooks to the brake lever by a longer bar that extends back and the equalizer bar rides on the and then the cables hook to it. unless u have the first design, mine is for a second design on my 65

[pimpston65]

this is the cable from the cab

[canadian_diesel1964]

Looks like I have a first design....thanx for the help!

[rickywideglide]

any pics of the spring and rod that goes towards the rear, in the process of hooking mine up not sure where it attaches, crossmember?

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by rickywideglide

any pics of the spring and rod that goes towards the rear, in the process of hooking mine up not sure where it attaches, crossmember?

the spring hooks to the bottom of the driveshaft opening, i will post a pic tomorrow... there is an extension wire piece also that just hooks to the spring to make it long enough to reach the opening...

[Jimal]

I can't speak to the quality of the LMC cables, as they didn't have applications for the 4wd trucks, but I can recommend Inline Tube, http://www.inlinetube.com/. Someone on here recommended them to me and the cables I got from them looked like they came from the OEM. Can't say enough about how they look and fit.

[rickywideglide]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

the spring hooks to the bottom of the driveshaft opening, i will post a pic tomorrow... there is an extension wire piece also that just hooks to the spring to make it long enough to reach the opening...

hey pimpston did you ever get pics of rod connecting to rear crossmember,have noticed on some pics where spring attaches on equalizer bar with bend up some down, im guessing bend up?

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by rickywideglide

hey pimpston did you ever get pics of rod connecting to rear crossmember,have noticed on some pics where spring attaches on equalizer bar with bend up some down, im guessing bend up?

i will today, me gots some block sandin to do. so i'll snap a pic...

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by rickywideglide

hey pimpston did you ever get pics of rod connecting to rear crossmember,have noticed on some pics where spring attaches on equalizer bar with bend up some down, im guessing bend up?

here you go, its factory correct...

[canadian_diesel1964]

That's great info thank you! The quality seems good on the lmc cables but the springs were too long and they make no mention of a 1st or second design on the cables. I could be wrong..it happens a lot.
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[1963c-10]

The early design 63's had threaded ends.....the later design 63's had the ball ends.

And as mentioned above.....inline tubes does great work. Just did all new cables in stainless from them.

[canadian_diesel1964]

Yes sir, the LMC website makes no differentiation between the 2 ...I called them and they said they had no intention of changing their catalog to reflect the fact that they only offered one of the designs..they want me to ship the parts back at my cost..I am done with LMC ..I have ordered the parts through a local supplier just because I wanted them finished this week...I saw the inline stuff and it looks amazing..

[1963c-10]

As much a PITA as it might be....I'd pay to send it back and then deal with other vendors.

Its too bad they won't fix their issue and will cost a few bucks to ship back, but you still need the correct part.

I'd post in the vendor review to educate others on the issue with the part.

I also use inline tube for all my brake lines. Great service, parts and fast shipping.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

As much a PITA as it might be....I'd pay to send it back and then deal with other vendors.

Its too bad they won't fix their issue and will cost a few bucks to ship back, but you still need the correct part.

I'd post in the vendor review to educate others on the issue with the part.

I also use inline tube for all my brake lines. Great service, parts and fast shipping.

you know inline tube in only 30 mins away from me, its a nice setup. great repop parts, no shipping fees here!!!

[Jimal]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

you know inline tube in only 30 mins away from me, its a nice setup. great repop parts, no shipping fees here!!!

Don't rub it in. This thread reminded me that I ordered the wrong front cable for my K10, so I took care of that at lunch today. Anyone need a front cable for a '65 without the "shackle" on it?

That's a rhetorical question. I'll post it in the Classifieds as soon as the new one arrives.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Jimal

Don't rub it in. This thread reminded me that I ordered the wrong front cable for my K10, so I took care of that at lunch today. Anyone need a front cable for a '65 without the "shackle" on it?

That's a rhetorical question. I'll post it in the Classifieds as soon as the new one arrives.

yeah the front cable doesnt attach through the frame like the C10, just attaches on top of the crossmember...

[Jimal]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

yeah the front cable doesnt attach through the frame like the C10, just attaches on top of the crossmember...

The discrepancy on my cable is on the handle end. The current cable has this:



But the cable I originally ordered from Inline Tube had just the ball. I ordered a new cable today with that piece. I trust it will otherwise work.

[Jimal]

I thought about that, but the cable for a '66 K10 comes with it, so I'm going to give it a try first.

[rickywideglide]

just got my front cable for my 64 from classic industries has that attachment on it

[Jimal]

Strangely, the cable I just received from Inline Tube has the piece, but otherwise it looks nothing like what they pictured for that P/N.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Jimal

Strangely, the cable I just received from Inline Tube has the piece, but otherwise it looks nothing like what they pictured for that P/N.

they build thier own to oem specs, but its not built by the factory so it will look a bit different

[Jimal]

Originally Posted by Jimal

Strangely, the cable I just received from Inline Tube has the piece, but otherwise it looks nothing like what they pictured for that P/N.

And even more strangely enough the longer cable with the piece on the end ended up being the right cable for my truck. I still don't have the parking brake dialed in right, even with all new parts, but its better than it was.

I've been sitting on the shorter cable too long to return it, so I'm going to stick it in the Paying It Forward thread in case anyone needs it.

[Jimal]

I should take the old cable out and compare it to the two of these before doing anything, but I think what is going to happen is I'm going to have to call them and see if they can make up a cable like the top one, but with the piece from the bottom one.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Jimal

I should take the old cable out and compare it to the two of these before doing anything, but I think what is going to happen is I'm going to have to call them and see if they can make up a cable like the top one, but with the piece from the bottom one.

they do custom work, they may add a few bucks to the cost!!!