Longer e-brake cable for my lift? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GreenMystChevy · 02-16-2004, 12:26 PM

I am putting my '72 4x4 back together with an 8" suspension lift and while in the process of hooking up the all too important parking brake, I notice that even if I fab up some brackets, the cable is way too short. I knew this would happen so...

My question is, is it possible to buy a longer cable assembly that goes from where it connects inside of the brake drum to where it attaches to the bracket on the frame? That piece from the rear drum is so short with the spring lift in the back that when I pull it straight up to maybe relocate the bracket more rearward, it is stretched so hard that it will rub on the springs and everything else. Any ideas?

The axle assembly is a Corp14BFF from a '75 3/4 ton chev and with a manual tranny I better get this taken care of. Thanks guys.

smokekiki · 02-16-2004, 01:29 PM

Inline tube makes longer cables to your spec. www.inlinetube.com

GreenMystChevy · 02-16-2004, 05:27 PM

I appreciate the reply. I didn't even think of checking with them. Getting their number as we speak.

Anyone else have any ideas or ever had to mess with this. I'm sure I'm not the only one with a lift and a working e-brake cable

Edit: I called them and they would make me a longer OE rear cable that would be pretty sweet. Only problem is they want $80 per side. Sure it would be nice and fit real good but I can think of a lot of things I could buy for $160. I might still have to go with them but there has got to be an alternative.

1969 GMC · 02-17-2004, 02:39 AM

carry big blocks of wood in the bed of your truck ?

GreenMystChevy · 02-17-2004, 04:04 AM

The way I look at it, I could have some pretty cool looking blocks of wood for $160

Maybe I could just pay some kid to keep his foot on the brake while I'm gone when I park it downtown

smokekiki · 02-17-2004, 09:58 AM

I need some for my blazer.When I checked on oem length cables they were all but $50 a side!

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-17-2004, 07:45 PM

How about getting cables for a longer wheelbase truck. The cables on a longhorn should be longer. Or even for a club cab.

GreenMystChevy · 02-18-2004, 01:17 AM

I hadn't thought about that. Only thing is they might be all the same. The part I am looking for goes from the rear drum and attaches to a bracket on the frame, it has the hard casing around it.
I am guessing that the longer wheelbase trucks have a longer cable going from the front to where it connects to the one I am talking about, and not a longer one from the drum to the frame bracket. (Hope that made sense)

I'll give a call to a parts supplier and see if they can measure a couple for me.

02-16-2004, 12:26 PM	#1
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Longer e-brake cable for my lift? I am putting my '72 4x4 back together with an 8" suspension lift and while in the process of hooking up the all too important parking brake, I notice that even if I fab up some brackets, the cable is way too short. I knew this would happen so... My question is, is it possible to buy a longer cable assembly that goes from where it connects inside of the brake drum to where it attaches to the bracket on the frame? That piece from the rear drum is so short with the spring lift in the back that when I pull it straight up to maybe relocate the bracket more rearward, it is stretched so hard that it will rub on the springs and everything else. Any ideas? The axle assembly is a Corp14BFF from a '75 3/4 ton chev and with a manual tranny I better get this taken care of. Thanks guys. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

02-16-2004, 01:29 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Inline tube makes longer cables to your spec. www.inlinetube.com __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires Last edited by smokekiki; 02-16-2004 at 01:35 PM.

02-16-2004, 05:27 PM	#3
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I appreciate the reply. I didn't even think of checking with them. Getting their number as we speak. Anyone else have any ideas or ever had to mess with this. I'm sure I'm not the only one with a lift and a working e-brake cable Edit: I called them and they would make me a longer OE rear cable that would be pretty sweet. Only problem is they want $80 per side. Sure it would be nice and fit real good but I can think of a lot of things I could buy for $160. I might still have to go with them but there has got to be an alternative. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall Last edited by GreenMystChevy; 02-16-2004 at 06:48 PM.

02-17-2004, 02:39 AM	#4
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	carry big blocks of wood in the bed of your truck ? __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-17-2004, 04:04 AM	#5
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	The way I look at it, I could have some pretty cool looking blocks of wood for $160 Maybe I could just pay some kid to keep his foot on the brake while I'm gone when I park it downtown __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

02-17-2004, 09:58 AM	#6
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I need some for my blazer.When I checked on oem length cables they were all but $50 a side! __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-17-2004, 07:45 PM	#7
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	How about getting cables for a longer wheelbase truck. The cables on a longhorn should be longer. Or even for a club cab. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-18-2004, 01:17 AM	#8
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I hadn't thought about that. Only thing is they might be all the same. The part I am looking for goes from the rear drum and attaches to a bracket on the frame, it has the hard casing around it. I am guessing that the longer wheelbase trucks have a longer cable going from the front to where it connects to the one I am talking about, and not a longer one from the drum to the frame bracket. (Hope that made sense) I'll give a call to a parts supplier and see if they can measure a couple for me. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall



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