How do tyou adjust the parking brake cable? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrC1 · 09-17-2005, 12:24 AM

My "new" '72 C20's parking brake works, but right at the bottom of the pedal. How do I tighten it up? I looked at it underneath, but I didn't see any type of adjuster.

**pjmoreland** · 09-17-2005, 12:29 AM

The cable attached to the pedal runs out through the firewall, through the driver side chassis rail and attaches to a crossover cable that runs underneath the transmission and connects to the two wheel cables. There are to jam nuts located on the end of the pedal cable down near the driver side of the transmission. You can thread the two jam nuts on a little farther to tighten up the parking brake.

Alan Potter · 09-17-2005, 07:36 AM

also a good idea to set the e-brake about 2-3 clicks before starting the adjustments, so when the cable tightens up and the brake starts to drag you've got just the right amount of tension.

cableguy0 · 09-17-2005, 12:32 PM

its possible your rear brakes are out of adjustment and just need to do a normal brake adjustment and you e brake should come back into function.

chickenwing · 09-17-2005, 05:31 PM

My longbed has a cable guide on either frame rail. Little eyes made out of like 1/8"wire. If they are missing it makes adjustment impossible.

09-17-2005, 12:24 AM	#1
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	How do tyou adjust the parking brake cable? My "new" '72 C20's parking brake works, but right at the bottom of the pedal. How do I tighten it up? I looked at it underneath, but I didn't see any type of adjuster.

09-17-2005, 07:36 AM	#3
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	also a good idea to set the e-brake about 2-3 clicks before starting the adjustments, so when the cable tightens up and the brake starts to drag you've got just the right amount of tension. __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

09-17-2005, 12:32 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	its possible your rear brakes are out of adjustment and just need to do a normal brake adjustment and you e brake should come back into function. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

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09-17-2005, 12:29 AM	#2
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,981	The cable attached to the pedal runs out through the firewall, through the driver side chassis rail and attaches to a crossover cable that runs underneath the transmission and connects to the two wheel cables. There are to jam nuts located on the end of the pedal cable down near the driver side of the transmission. You can thread the two jam nuts on a little farther to tighten up the parking brake.

09-17-2005, 05:31 PM	#5
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	My longbed has a cable guide on either frame rail. Little eyes made out of like 1/8"wire. If they are missing it makes adjustment impossible.



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