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crm318 · 03-03-2013, 01:55 PM

I was trying to get my 72 cheyenne ready for a state inspection and the only think stopping me was that my parking brake did not hold because the cable was frayed. I bought a new cable from LMC and installed it yesterday. The truck holds fine in gear, but it doesnt lock up the back tires when driving (it comes to a stop, just not screetching the tires). Im fine with its operation, but im wondering if that is good enough to get my inspection sticker. Like I said, it holds in park and reverse just fine. What do yall think?

Sammy · 03-03-2013, 08:02 PM

Depends on what they require. Why not call a station and talk to a inspector? Personally I think it is fine.

Aaron Burkemper · 03-03-2013, 08:34 PM

I have never had an older GM car be able to lock up the wheels using the e-brake. I concur, call the inspection station.

Lee H · 03-03-2013, 09:04 PM

A properly adjusted parking/emergency brake with all the components is good order will lock up with the vehicle rolling, anything less points to warn out parts and or adjustment issues.
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03-03-2013, 01:55 PM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Emergency brake cable issue I was trying to get my 72 cheyenne ready for a state inspection and the only think stopping me was that my parking brake did not hold because the cable was frayed. I bought a new cable from LMC and installed it yesterday. The truck holds fine in gear, but it doesnt lock up the back tires when driving (it comes to a stop, just not screetching the tires). Im fine with its operation, but im wondering if that is good enough to get my inspection sticker. Like I said, it holds in park and reverse just fine. What do yall think? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

03-03-2013, 08:02 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Emergency brake cable issue Depends on what they require. Why not call a station and talk to a inspector? Personally I think it is fine. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

03-03-2013, 08:34 PM	#3
Aaron Burkemper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Melle, MO Posts: 104	Re: Emergency brake cable issue I have never had an older GM car be able to lock up the wheels using the e-brake. I concur, call the inspection station. __________________ 1971 C20 "Shreck" 1980 C30 dump bed "Ratchett"

03-03-2013, 09:04 PM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,142	Re: Emergency brake cable issue A properly adjusted parking/emergency brake with all the components is good order will lock up with the vehicle rolling, anything less points to warn out parts and or adjustment issues. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703



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