Parking Brake Cable Issues - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigRed76 · 12-12-2010, 08:05 PM

I recently lifted my '76 shortbed 4", and one issue I have come across after driving the truck is with the parking brake cables. The metal cable housings that run from a bracket on the frame to the rear drums are being pulled too tight. From driving the truck and the suspsension travel the small clips that hold the cable housing in place on the bracket have broken from being pulled too hard.

Are there any places to get longer cable housings?? or will it be necessary to move the factory brackets lower?

Are there companies that make different cable housing brackets for lifted trucks? Any help with this would be appreciated

**old Rusty C10** · 12-12-2010, 09:54 PM

if noone else can answer this try suspension..

79gmcc15 · 12-12-2010, 10:07 PM

Have you tried loosening the cables by backing out the nut on the threaded rod?
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BigRed76 · 12-13-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

Have you tried loosening the cables by backing out the nut on the threaded rod?
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Yes I have adjusted the cables to work properly, its just the short cable housings that go to the rear brakes that are the problem.

BigRed76 · 12-13-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

if noone else can answer this try suspension..

Can you move this to the suspension forum?

12-12-2010, 08:05 PM	#1
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Parking Brake Cable Issues I recently lifted my '76 shortbed 4", and one issue I have come across after driving the truck is with the parking brake cables. The metal cable housings that run from a bracket on the frame to the rear drums are being pulled too tight. From driving the truck and the suspsension travel the small clips that hold the cable housing in place on the bracket have broken from being pulled too hard. Are there any places to get longer cable housings?? or will it be necessary to move the factory brackets lower? Are there companies that make different cable housing brackets for lifted trucks? Any help with this would be appreciated __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

12-12-2010, 09:54 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: Parking Brake Cable Issues if noone else can answer this try suspension.. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-12-2010, 10:07 PM	#3
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Parking Brake Cable Issues Have you tried loosening the cables by backing out the nut on the threaded rod? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby



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