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67-72williso · 09-09-2007, 09:52 PM

I have a "72" K frame and need to know how much cable sticks out of the sheathing when the parking brake is not applyed? Hopefully some has a fairly new setup so the measurement will be accurate. I think 69-72 4X4 should all be the same. I need this measurement to get custom rear cables made up for the disc brake setup and still use the stock center cable.
Thanks, Willis

67-72williso · 09-13-2007, 10:57 PM

Allright, I know someone can get me this measurement this weekend.
Thanks, Willis

67-72williso · 09-16-2007, 05:55 PM

Here`s a picture about what I`m talking about.
Thanks, Willis

67-72williso · 09-22-2007, 07:47 AM

Does anyone even have parking brakes that work on there 4X4`s?
Willis

**special-K** · 09-23-2007, 08:12 PM

I`ll get that measurement on mine.I just installed custom ones from Inline last year.

**Ridgeback** · 09-25-2007, 02:14 AM

I have measured all 6 of mine and they are 4.5 inches plus or minus 1/8 of an inch from the end to the grove that the rubber boot fits on. All mine are stock cables.

**special-K** · 09-25-2007, 06:25 AM

That measurement`s going to vary depending on condition/age of cable and shoes/adjustment.My new pair measure 4 1/4" on driver side & 4 1/2" on passenger disengaged.Engaged it`s 4 1/2" & 4 3/4".
The originals on my GMC measured 5" disengaged.

**special-K** · 09-25-2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That measurement`s going to vary depending on condition/age of cable and shoes/adjustment.My new pair measure 4 1/4" on driver side & 4 1/2" on passenger disengaged.Engaged it`s 4 1/2" & 4 3/4".
The originals on my GMC measured 5" disengaged.

I checked my invoice and the ones I ordered for a 6" lift were 5" over stock.

67-72williso · 09-25-2007, 08:48 PM

It looks like 4 1/2" is the number I`m going to use for making up the new custom cables. hopefully I will be able to use the stock lenght center cable. Them measurments you guys gave me were from the pull side of the lead plug on the end of the cable, right? Thanks for the information Ridgeback and Special-K.
Willis

**special-K** · 09-25-2007, 09:11 PM

Yes,mine were.i was surprised to see a difference,right to left,on the new cables.I wonder if it`s how the piece up front centers.

67-72williso · 09-25-2007, 09:18 PM

If the center cable is new it should self center, if its used it may already have creases in not allowing it to center. Just a thought.
Willis

**Ridgeback** · 09-26-2007, 12:37 AM

I am out of town and do not remember if I measured to the end of the cable or the pull side. I can check in the shop late Wednesday evening and let you know.

**special-K** · 09-26-2007, 09:29 PM

My center cable is still original,so there`s a good chance that would be the case.

**Ridgeback** · 09-27-2007, 11:34 PM

My cables measure approximately 4.5 inchs to the end of the plug and 4.125 inches to the pull side of the plug.

09-09-2007, 09:52 PM	#1
67-72williso Junk/Daily Driver Club Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manheim, PA 17545 Posts: 253	Rear brake cable measurement I have a "72" K frame and need to know how much cable sticks out of the sheathing when the parking brake is not applyed? Hopefully some has a fairly new setup so the measurement will be accurate. I think 69-72 4X4 should all be the same. I need this measurement to get custom rear cables made up for the disc brake setup and still use the stock center cable. Thanks, Willis __________________ Daily Driver: 1970 C-20 400 sbc,sm-465,Dana 61 one ton SRW rear, 3.07 gears, locker. There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who have no idea what happened! Last edited by 67-72williso; 09-22-2007 at 07:45 AM.

09-13-2007, 10:57 PM	#2
67-72williso Junk/Daily Driver Club Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manheim, PA 17545 Posts: 253	Re: Rear brake cable measurement Allright, I know someone can get me this measurement this weekend. Thanks, Willis __________________ Daily Driver: 1970 C-20 400 sbc,sm-465,Dana 61 one ton SRW rear, 3.07 gears, locker. There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who have no idea what happened!

09-16-2007, 05:55 PM	#3
67-72williso Junk/Daily Driver Club Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manheim, PA 17545 Posts: 253	Re: Rear brake cable measurement Here`s a picture about what I`m talking about. Thanks, Willis Attached Images __________________ Daily Driver: 1970 C-20 400 sbc,sm-465,Dana 61 one ton SRW rear, 3.07 gears, locker. There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who have no idea what happened! Last edited by 67-72williso; 09-22-2007 at 07:48 AM.

09-22-2007, 07:47 AM	#4
67-72williso Junk/Daily Driver Club Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manheim, PA 17545 Posts: 253	Re: Rear brake cable measurement Does anyone even have parking brakes that work on there 4X4`s? Willis __________________ Daily Driver: 1970 C-20 400 sbc,sm-465,Dana 61 one ton SRW rear, 3.07 gears, locker. There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who have no idea what happened!

09-23-2007, 08:12 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear brake cable measurement I`ll get that measurement on mine.I just installed custom ones from Inline last year. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-25-2007, 02:14 AM	#6
Ridgeback Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 809	Re: Rear brake cable measurement I have measured all 6 of mine and they are 4.5 inches plus or minus 1/8 of an inch from the end to the grove that the rubber boot fits on. All mine are stock cables.

09-25-2007, 06:25 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear brake cable measurement That measurement`s going to vary depending on condition/age of cable and shoes/adjustment.My new pair measure 4 1/4" on driver side & 4 1/2" on passenger disengaged.Engaged it`s 4 1/2" & 4 3/4". The originals on my GMC measured 5" disengaged. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-25-2007, 08:48 PM	#9
67-72williso Junk/Daily Driver Club Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manheim, PA 17545 Posts: 253	Re: Rear brake cable measurement It looks like 4 1/2" is the number I`m going to use for making up the new custom cables. hopefully I will be able to use the stock lenght center cable. Them measurments you guys gave me were from the pull side of the lead plug on the end of the cable, right? Thanks for the information Ridgeback and Special-K. Willis Attached Images __________________ Daily Driver: 1970 C-20 400 sbc,sm-465,Dana 61 one ton SRW rear, 3.07 gears, locker. There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who have no idea what happened!

09-25-2007, 09:11 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear brake cable measurement Yes,mine were.i was surprised to see a difference,right to left,on the new cables.I wonder if it`s how the piece up front centers. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-25-2007, 09:18 PM	#11
67-72williso Junk/Daily Driver Club Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manheim, PA 17545 Posts: 253	Re: Rear brake cable measurement If the center cable is new it should self center, if its used it may already have creases in not allowing it to center. Just a thought. Willis __________________ Daily Driver: 1970 C-20 400 sbc,sm-465,Dana 61 one ton SRW rear, 3.07 gears, locker. There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who have no idea what happened!

09-26-2007, 12:37 AM	#12
Ridgeback Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 809	Re: Rear brake cable measurement I am out of town and do not remember if I measured to the end of the cable or the pull side. I can check in the shop late Wednesday evening and let you know.

09-26-2007, 09:29 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear brake cable measurement My center cable is still original,so there`s a good chance that would be the case. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-27-2007, 11:34 PM	#14
Ridgeback Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 809	Re: Rear brake cable measurement My cables measure approximately 4.5 inchs to the end of the plug and 4.125 inches to the pull side of the plug.



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