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Zonaman · 02-23-2007, 11:20 AM

I recently purchased a front e-brake cable from a reputable supplier. When installing it I noted that it was considerably shorter than the original. If anyone has done this you may have noted that the front cable comes out of the firewall, clips to the outside of the fender well in the engine compartment, goes down to the frame, clips there and then, where the shielding meets the spring (on the cable end), there's one of those one way clips that passes it through the frame to the center cable. This is how the shop manual shows it too.

On the replacment cable, the shielded portion is almost a foot shorter than the original. It can be routed but you neeed to go directly down from the firewall to the frame, skipping the origianl route that clips it to the fender well. It's kind of a tight turn, but it gets there. There was only one size front cable in the catalog. It's a Bendix and I'm assuming they're probably the only folks manufacturing these.

The folks I bought it from had not heard my question over the difference in length. They said as long as it gets there, it ought to work. Before I installl this (it's kind of a pain to remove) has anyone experienced this and should it operate OK even with the shorter cable and sharper curves?

Thanks.

woodridge · 02-23-2007, 11:34 AM

Here are the specs from NAPA, hope it helps.

UP
Part Number 92434
Description Parking Brake Cable - Front
Attribute Conduit Length:43 3/8",Length:71 7/8"
Comment w/ 115" Wheelbase w/ 127" Wheelbase Except THM-400 A/Trans
Per Car 1
Warranty Limited Lifetime

**special-K** · 02-23-2007, 12:20 PM

Sounds like they need it returned.You should not be required to re-route to make work and I`d be insulted that they even considered that as an option.It`s as if someone made a mistake,ya think?Seems pretty obvious.

Zonaman · 02-23-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Sounds like they need it returned.You should not be required to re-route to make work and I`d be insulted that they even considered that as an option.It`s as if someone made a mistake,ya think?Seems pretty obvious.

These people will take it back. I'm just a little surpised that they hadn't had this come up before seeing as how they only offer one size front cable. Maybe I've got a bum cable. I think I'm going to see if I can round up the part from NAPA and see if it matches. If it does I'll send this one back.

Would still like to know if anyone's installed the short one.

Thanks.

**special-K** · 02-23-2007, 02:46 PM

I think an assembler just measured wrong.I`ve dealt with In-line Tube and it`s all hand-assembled,custom or straight of the oem charts.

02-23-2007, 11:20 AM	#1
Zonaman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 519	E-brake cable short I recently purchased a front e-brake cable from a reputable supplier. When installing it I noted that it was considerably shorter than the original. If anyone has done this you may have noted that the front cable comes out of the firewall, clips to the outside of the fender well in the engine compartment, goes down to the frame, clips there and then, where the shielding meets the spring (on the cable end), there's one of those one way clips that passes it through the frame to the center cable. This is how the shop manual shows it too. On the replacment cable, the shielded portion is almost a foot shorter than the original. It can be routed but you neeed to go directly down from the firewall to the frame, skipping the origianl route that clips it to the fender well. It's kind of a tight turn, but it gets there. There was only one size front cable in the catalog. It's a Bendix and I'm assuming they're probably the only folks manufacturing these. The folks I bought it from had not heard my question over the difference in length. They said as long as it gets there, it ought to work. Before I installl this (it's kind of a pain to remove) has anyone experienced this and should it operate OK even with the shorter cable and sharper curves? Thanks. __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus! Last edited by Zonaman; 02-23-2007 at 11:27 AM.

02-23-2007, 11:34 AM	#2
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: E-brake cable short Here are the specs from NAPA, hope it helps. UP Part Number 92434 Description Parking Brake Cable - Front Attribute Conduit Length:43 3/8",Length:71 7/8" Comment w/ 115" Wheelbase w/ 127" Wheelbase Except THM-400 A/Trans Per Car 1 Warranty Limited Lifetime __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

02-23-2007, 12:20 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: E-brake cable short Sounds like they need it returned.You should not be required to re-route to make work and I`d be insulted that they even considered that as an option.It`s as if someone made a mistake,ya think?Seems pretty obvious. __________________ "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 ~

02-23-2007, 02:46 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: E-brake cable short I think an assembler just measured wrong.I`ve dealt with In-line Tube and it`s all hand-assembled,custom or straight of the oem charts. __________________ "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 ~



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