1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Claimchaser · 01-16-2023, 07:46 PM

Good evening guys and gals!
I have run into an issue while replacing my rear brakes. I ordered the rear parking brake cables but they require the backing plate to have a small hole for the cable to go through but my truck has two brackets, one appears to be made on the cable itself. I found a photo of what mine looks like but it is for an older model truck? I have leaf springs ,not coils in the rear does this make a difference?

**MT65** · 01-16-2023, 08:49 PM

That looks like the ones I just used in an 80’s differential….

Claimchaser · 01-16-2023, 09:01 PM

My truck was stored since 1989 and appears to have the original rear end. I ordered cables from LMC but they attach to the backing plate through a small hole and not the two piece bracket that mine does.I was able to purchase the seals for the brackets from the same vendor though, but no brackets were even listed.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-17-2023, 02:47 PM

Think it's been switched out? The rear end.

MtGMC · 01-18-2023, 10:47 AM

One needs to remember that although the 60s GMCs and Chevys are similar, they are not identical. GMC used Spicer 44 rear ends in the 1/2 ton, and they utilize the cable you have pictured which bolts to the backing plate. I was able to get a replacement from Inline Tubes that was spot on.

Claimchaser · 01-18-2023, 06:42 PM

Thanks MtGMC! I will get with them asap.

Claimchaser · 01-18-2023, 06:56 PM

Thanks MtGMC! I will get with them asap.

Claimchaser · 01-20-2023, 12:33 PM

Well the rear cables are ordered, $60.00 per side! Ouch! Now if I can just find a pair of parking brake strut bars I can finish the brakes and finally get it out of the shop for it’s first wash since 1989!

KVB · 01-21-2023, 10:19 AM

I too bought the Inline cables for my 65 GMC half too, short box. Spot on. Not too many choices out there.

You can get the strut from Bills truck shop, in Ontario, Canada. Good guy to deal with.

Page 83 - 84 of this catalog.

https://billstruckshop.com/wp-conten...-Sept-2023.pdf

Claimchaser · 01-21-2023, 10:25 AM

Are the 1964 GMC brake struts the same on a Chevy?

KVB · 01-21-2023, 01:48 PM

No idea.

**MT65** · 01-21-2023, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claimchaser

Well the rear cables are ordered, $60.00 per side! Ouch! Now if I can just find a pair of parking brake strut bars I can finish the brakes and finally get it out of the shop for it’s first wash since 1989!

As I earlier posted , I used a set like that, but for an 80’s differential, got them from Rock Auto if I remember correctly, sure wasn’t as much as you got hit for…

Claimchaser · 03-19-2023, 05:25 PM

The rear brake strut bar is not the same on a GMC, my truck has a Dana 44 rear end and the strut bar has a major offset to clear the backing plate. I ordered the one from Bill in Canada and they do not fit.This is the correct strut bar so I am still searching for them.

gmc jr van · 03-19-2023, 07:39 PM

This is the one I use on my 62 Dana 44

OMIX-ADA Emergency Brake Levers 16751.05
For 1972-1978 Jeep CJ5 / CJ6 / CJ7 Dana 44
7.75 x 1.25 x 0.25 inches

Spring
Crown Automotive Brake Strut Spring - 83504310

01-16-2023, 07:46 PM	#1
Claimchaser Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 29	1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. Good evening guys and gals! I have run into an issue while replacing my rear brakes. I ordered the rear parking brake cables but they require the backing plate to have a small hole for the cable to go through but my truck has two brackets, one appears to be made on the cable itself. I found a photo of what mine looks like but it is for an older model truck? I have leaf springs ,not coils in the rear does this make a difference? Attached Images

01-16-2023, 08:49 PM	#2
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. That looks like the ones I just used in an 80’s differential….

01-16-2023, 09:01 PM	#3
Claimchaser Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 29	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. My truck was stored since 1989 and appears to have the original rear end. I ordered cables from LMC but they attach to the backing plate through a small hole and not the two piece bracket that mine does.I was able to purchase the seals for the brackets from the same vendor though, but no brackets were even listed.

01-17-2023, 02:47 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. Think it's been switched out? The rear end. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-18-2023, 10:47 AM	#5
MtGMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Montana City, MT Posts: 10	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. One needs to remember that although the 60s GMCs and Chevys are similar, they are not identical. GMC used Spicer 44 rear ends in the 1/2 ton, and they utilize the cable you have pictured which bolts to the backing plate. I was able to get a replacement from Inline Tubes that was spot on.

01-18-2023, 06:42 PM	#6
Claimchaser Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 29	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. Thanks MtGMC! I will get with them asap.

01-18-2023, 06:56 PM	#7
Claimchaser Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 29	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. Thanks MtGMC! I will get with them asap.

01-20-2023, 12:33 PM	#8
Claimchaser Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 29	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. Well the rear cables are ordered, $60.00 per side! Ouch! Now if I can just find a pair of parking brake strut bars I can finish the brakes and finally get it out of the shop for it’s first wash since 1989!

01-21-2023, 10:19 AM	#9
KVB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: La Prairie, Quebec Posts: 231	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. I too bought the Inline cables for my 65 GMC half too, short box. Spot on. Not too many choices out there. You can get the strut from Bills truck shop, in Ontario, Canada. Good guy to deal with. Page 83 - 84 of this catalog. https://billstruckshop.com/wp-conten...-Sept-2023.pdf

01-21-2023, 10:25 AM	#10
Claimchaser Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 29	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. Are the 1964 GMC brake struts the same on a Chevy?

01-21-2023, 01:48 PM	#11
KVB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: La Prairie, Quebec Posts: 231	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. No idea.

03-19-2023, 05:25 PM	#13
Claimchaser Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 29	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. The rear brake strut bar is not the same on a GMC, my truck has a Dana 44 rear end and the strut bar has a major offset to clear the backing plate. I ordered the one from Bill in Canada and they do not fit.This is the correct strut bar so I am still searching for them. Attached Images Last edited by Claimchaser; 03-19-2023 at 05:30 PM.

03-19-2023, 07:39 PM	#14
gmc jr van Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: littlerock ca Posts: 32	Re: 1964 GMC parking rear parking brake cables. This is the one I use on my 62 Dana 44 OMIX-ADA Emergency Brake Levers 16751.05 For 1972-1978 Jeep CJ5 / CJ6 / CJ7 Dana 44 7.75 x 1.25 x 0.25 inches Spring Crown Automotive Brake Strut Spring - 83504310 Last edited by gmc jr van; 03-19-2023 at 09:24 PM.



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