6" lift, e-brake cables??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vanislejimmy · 06-08-2008, 01:08 PM

I'm in the process of installing a superlift all spring lift in my blazer. I've got the back springs done, but now the e-brake cables are too short. What is a good replacement for them. I was thinking of trying ones off a truck as they would be a little bit longer. Oh yeah it still has drum brakes in the back.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-08-2008, 01:32 PM

MMMM I dont remember haveing this problem??

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2008, 11:59 AM

You could always have custom cables made by in-line tube. You would have to know the length that they need to be though. WES

Critter · 06-09-2008, 02:50 PM

I have the same issue. Wasn't sure what the correct fix was.

vanislejimmy · 06-09-2008, 05:31 PM

Could anyone with a shortbox or longbox truck tell me the length of their cables? I think it would be cheaper to get a set for a truck than have some made up.

72blazer_mud_bogger · 06-13-2008, 08:55 PM

you can get some good cheap cable for what you are looking for at any bike store. shift cables for bikes or brake cables will work, they have the little locking thingies (i dont know what they are called) its what hooks in at the brake/brake lever and the shifter and shift pod. they are also very durable and if you spend a bit more money on them you can get ones that have a coating so they wont rust

myraley · 06-15-2008, 12:31 AM

Hey, finally a question I know the answer to! The answer is ... a G30 van. Yep, I had too much lift when I bought my 72 and the e-brake cables were not connected. Not a big deal, I thought, until I found out that the e-brake is part of what adjusts the rear brake pads so that they stay the right distance from the drum. So what I found out over on the ColoradoK5 message board was that the cables (and the little metal parts that bolt onto the back of the brake) are the same but longer on the vans of about the same year (maybe until 1976?) and maybe on some of the trucks with longer wheelbases, but I got mine of of a van, so I can vouch for that. Here, I think I have photos. Oh, I also moved the bracket that mounts on the frame to the bottom but it turned out with the longer cable that I didnt need to do that after all.

myraley · 06-15-2008, 12:34 AM

Ok, it wont let me post the photo because it is 165 KB. Anyone know how to change that?

06-08-2008, 01:08 PM	#1
vanislejimmy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Island, British columbia Posts: 138	6" lift, e-brake cables??? I'm in the process of installing a superlift all spring lift in my blazer. I've got the back springs done, but now the e-brake cables are too short. What is a good replacement for them. I was thinking of trying ones off a truck as they would be a little bit longer. Oh yeah it still has drum brakes in the back.

06-08-2008, 01:32 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 6" lift, e-brake cables??? MMMM I dont remember haveing this problem?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-09-2008, 11:59 AM	#3
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06-09-2008, 02:50 PM	#4
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 6" lift, e-brake cables??? I have the same issue. Wasn't sure what the correct fix was. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

06-09-2008, 05:31 PM	#5
vanislejimmy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Island, British columbia Posts: 138	Re: 6" lift, e-brake cables??? Could anyone with a shortbox or longbox truck tell me the length of their cables? I think it would be cheaper to get a set for a truck than have some made up.

06-13-2008, 08:55 PM	#6
72blazer_mud_bogger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 533	Re: 6" lift, e-brake cables??? you can get some good cheap cable for what you are looking for at any bike store. shift cables for bikes or brake cables will work, they have the little locking thingies (i dont know what they are called) its what hooks in at the brake/brake lever and the shifter and shift pod. they are also very durable and if you spend a bit more money on them you can get ones that have a coating so they wont rust

06-15-2008, 12:31 AM	#7
myraley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: california Posts: 78	Re: 6" lift, e-brake cables??? Hey, finally a question I know the answer to! The answer is ... a G30 van. Yep, I had too much lift when I bought my 72 and the e-brake cables were not connected. Not a big deal, I thought, until I found out that the e-brake is part of what adjusts the rear brake pads so that they stay the right distance from the drum. So what I found out over on the ColoradoK5 message board was that the cables (and the little metal parts that bolt onto the back of the brake) are the same but longer on the vans of about the same year (maybe until 1976?) and maybe on some of the trucks with longer wheelbases, but I got mine of of a van, so I can vouch for that. Here, I think I have photos. Oh, I also moved the bracket that mounts on the frame to the bottom but it turned out with the longer cable that I didnt need to do that after all.

06-15-2008, 12:34 AM	#8
myraley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: california Posts: 78	Re: 6" lift, e-brake cables??? Ok, it wont let me post the photo because it is 165 KB. Anyone know how to change that? Last edited by myraley; 06-15-2008 at 12:41 AM. Reason: missing photo

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