Emergency Brake Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dick Dale · 07-20-2005, 05:53 PM

How hard is it to replace E Brake cables and are they actually worth changing? Can I run without them? I also need to know who sells them and how much they cost. Any pictures are apreciated.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-20-2005, 06:16 PM

Hard to replace, no, hard to find, yes, can u run w/ them, "GQ" has none

cdowns · 07-20-2005, 06:18 PM

you can run without them but if you loose a master cylinder or a brake hose ETC. you'll wonder why you didn't make the effort to replace them!!!!!!! you also probably not going to pass a safety inspection without them

they're pretty straight foward to replace / should be available at any parts house

71meangreenc10 · 07-20-2005, 06:21 PM

Its according to your experience level, its really easy to change them even the one in the cab, you will notice a difference in the ebrake, cables do stretch, never thought about running without them, check with bill athey "atheys truck parts" he should have them. There not too expensive.

Smith

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-20-2005, 08:16 PM

Emergency brakes are really nice to have. Here is a link to Inline Tubes. They carry a complete line of e-brake cables and components. You buy the full set or whatever parts you need, cables can be obtained in steel or stainless steel.
Their sets include instructions.

http://www.inlinetube.com/

If you decide to go with e-brakes I can take a pic of our 71 2wd setup.

Jim

farside847 · 07-20-2005, 08:41 PM

I strongly suggest not running without. Ive had a brake failure before and it saved the truck!

Matt67C10 · 07-20-2005, 09:28 PM

If you've ever had a brake failure (I know from experience) you'll wonder why you ran without them. I wouldn't recommend it.

*wolfthing2000* · 07-20-2005, 09:54 PM

They are available for about all years. I had everything replaced at a brake shop on a 76 from the foot pedal to the wheels , while in there on a brake job for 180.00 dollas! Cheap insurance if not just for the truck,, yourself, family and everyone else out there.
Just do it. LMC has them

07-20-2005, 05:53 PM	#1
Dick Dale Excelsior, You Fathead. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 937	Emergency Brake Question How hard is it to replace E Brake cables and are they actually worth changing? Can I run without them? I also need to know who sells them and how much they cost. Any pictures are apreciated. __________________ Go Navy. The Sea Is Ours. Budget 350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...38#post2264638

07-20-2005, 06:16 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Hard to replace, no, hard to find, yes, can u run w/ them, "GQ" has none __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-20-2005, 06:18 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	you can run without them but if you loose a master cylinder or a brake hose ETC. you'll wonder why you didn't make the effort to replace them!!!!!!! you also probably not going to pass a safety inspection without them they're pretty straight foward to replace / should be available at any parts house __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-20-2005, 06:21 PM	#4
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Its according to your experience level, its really easy to change them even the one in the cab, you will notice a difference in the ebrake, cables do stretch, never thought about running without them, check with bill athey "atheys truck parts" he should have them. There not too expensive. Smith __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

07-20-2005, 08:41 PM	#6
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I strongly suggest not running without. Ive had a brake failure before and it saved the truck! __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

07-20-2005, 08:16 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Emergency brakes are really nice to have. Here is a link to Inline Tubes. They carry a complete line of e-brake cables and components. You buy the full set or whatever parts you need, cables can be obtained in steel or stainless steel. Their sets include instructions. http://www.inlinetube.com/ If you decide to go with e-brakes I can take a pic of our 71 2wd setup. Jim

07-20-2005, 09:28 PM	#7
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	If you've ever had a brake failure (I know from experience) you'll wonder why you ran without them. I wouldn't recommend it. __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed

07-20-2005, 09:54 PM	#8
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	They are available for about all years. I had everything replaced at a brake shop on a 76 from the foot pedal to the wheels , while in there on a brake job for 180.00 dollas! Cheap insurance if not just for the truck,, yourself, family and everyone else out there. Just do it. LMC has them



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