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wlarue72 · 04-13-2004, 05:19 PM

I switched to a double hump cross member from the original so as to install dual exhausts in my son's 78. The problem is that the original routing of the brake cable now runs under the crossmember on the drivers side. This is gonna interfere with the exhaust on that side. Has anyone rerouted the cable above the crossmember? If so how did you do it? Thanks, David

loweredd · 04-13-2004, 08:12 PM

I totally took mine off. When is the last time you actually used it?

wlarue72 · 04-14-2004, 12:21 AM

How about at inspection time!

loweredd · 04-14-2004, 02:14 AM

Oh, we dont have inspections here, so I guess that's no help. LOL. Sorry.

8t5Silverado · 04-14-2004, 02:22 PM

I have never had an inspection where they check the emergency brake.

Jonboy · 04-14-2004, 02:37 PM

they do here........

*zzChevy* · 04-14-2004, 10:10 PM

Yeah, they'll be doing more this time next year.

wlarue72 · 04-15-2004, 12:59 AM

Guess I'll figure it out myself. I'll let you know!

PHOENIX · 04-15-2004, 01:24 PM

Upgrade your cable system to 84+.
It will cost around $100-150 to get new parts.
You can use your same pedal assy, but need new parts and cables for underneath and routing.
The cable will run down the drivers side frame and split right before the rear axle. Much cleaner design then the 83 and older.
I am not sure about the cable system in the 78's, but my 83 would be fairly easy to switch over to 84+, just costs money.
And you will need to drill and bolt, or weld a tab to the driver side frame. Look at the details in the LMC truck catalog and you will see the difference.
My cable system is all screwed up (parts are old and worn).
I plan to upgrade (IMO) to the 84+ system.

wlarue72 · 04-15-2004, 06:50 PM

Phoenix, Thanks for the reply. Finally someone with a legitimate idea. I will look into it. David

04-13-2004, 05:19 PM	#1
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	rerouting emergency brake cable? I switched to a double hump cross member from the original so as to install dual exhausts in my son's 78. The problem is that the original routing of the brake cable now runs under the crossmember on the drivers side. This is gonna interfere with the exhaust on that side. Has anyone rerouted the cable above the crossmember? If so how did you do it? Thanks, David __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

04-14-2004, 12:21 AM	#3
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	How about at inspection time! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

04-14-2004, 02:22 PM	#5
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I have never had an inspection where they check the emergency brake. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

04-14-2004, 02:37 PM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	they do here........ __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

04-15-2004, 12:59 AM	#8
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	Guess I'll figure it out myself. I'll let you know! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

04-13-2004, 08:12 PM	#2
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	I totally took mine off. When is the last time you actually used it?

04-14-2004, 02:14 AM	#4
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	Oh, we dont have inspections here, so I guess that's no help. LOL. Sorry.

04-14-2004, 10:10 PM	#7
zzChevy BANNED Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 105	Yeah, they'll be doing more this time next year.

04-15-2004, 01:24 PM	#9
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Upgrade your cable system to 84+. It will cost around $100-150 to get new parts. You can use your same pedal assy, but need new parts and cables for underneath and routing. The cable will run down the drivers side frame and split right before the rear axle. Much cleaner design then the 83 and older. I am not sure about the cable system in the 78's, but my 83 would be fairly easy to switch over to 84+, just costs money. And you will need to drill and bolt, or weld a tab to the driver side frame. Look at the details in the LMC truck catalog and you will see the difference. My cable system is all screwed up (parts are old and worn). I plan to upgrade (IMO) to the 84+ system. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

04-15-2004, 06:50 PM	#10
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	Phoenix, Thanks for the reply. Finally someone with a legitimate idea. I will look into it. David __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

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