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TexasLS1 · 02-10-2014, 07:34 PM

My truck is a 72 SWB, and the PO had hacked the parking brake cable. I've replaced the the cables and hardware, but I was missing the 2 loops/guides that I assume would attach to the frame. I've seen them in diagrams in catalogs, but wasn't sure if they were only used on LWB trucks? Do I need them? Any pics of the cable routing on a SWB would be much appreciated.

I also need to find the brake cable lever that installs inside the driver rear drum, behind the shoe. Does anyone know of a source? Doesn't look like Brothers, GMCPauls, or LMC carry it. I'm thinking I might be doing some salvage yard searches...

**leddzepp** · 02-10-2014, 11:10 PM

Car quest or napa will have the ebrake arm that you need.

TexasLS1 · 02-11-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Car quest or napa will have the ebrake arm that you need.

Ok that's good to know! I didn't realize those guys carried it. Thanks!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-11-2014, 09:14 PM

Napa does not carry that piece or the spring for it, I need one also. I don't know about carquest.

Andy4639 · 02-11-2014, 09:33 PM

I just cleaned my drivers side rear brakes today. Here is a bad picture of the cables and the rods you speak of.
The rod is right behind the crossmember.

TexasLS1 · 02-11-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Napa does not carry that piece or the spring for it, I need one also. I don't know about carquest.

I checked the local car quest today but no luck. I think our best bet is to find someone parting out a truck or someone who's done a rear disc brake conversion who has the drum parts left over

TexasLS1 · 02-11-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I just cleaned my drivers side rear brakes today. Here is a bad picture of the cables and the rods you speak of.
The rod is right behind the crossmember.

Thanks for the pic Andy!!

Andy4639 · 02-12-2014, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasLS1

Thanks for the pic Andy!!

Your welcome,
I have it up on stands I will try and get some better pictures of them. All they are is slick rod with a circle hook on the end of it for the cable to ride in.

**Grumpy old man** · 02-12-2014, 08:45 AM

I have an extra long bed frame I will check it today and see if the parts you seek are there .

TexasLS1 · 02-12-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I have an extra long bed frame I will check it today and see if the parts you seek are there .

Sweet!

I'll be happy to pay whatever you'd like for the parts and the shipping!

Andy4639 · 02-12-2014, 03:51 PM

Some better pictures of the hangers.

TexasLS1 · 02-12-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Some better pictures of the hangers.

Awesome, that helps a lot since mine are missing. Thanks again!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-09-2014, 05:17 PM

Did you ever find the lever? I found a GM part number for it: 3842980 if you do a Google search you will probably find one. Also, the GM part number for the spring is 1312281

TexasLS1 · 03-10-2014, 10:44 AM

Thanks for posting the part #'s - I haven't gotten the strut or the spring yet. I hadn't thought about getting them, but maybe I need to??

Here's a pic from LMC of the lever you need in red, they have the spreader/lever/strut but have it listed for 3/4 ton trucks? Do we need it for the 1/2 tons?? They don't sell the spring, but found the spring through O'Reilly Auto Parts - they may even be able to get the strut/lever. The final part I'm looking for is circled in blue, the parking brake cable attaches to a notch on the bottom. I need to find it for the driver's side but have had no luck what-so-ever...

quick60 · 03-10-2014, 11:53 AM

What rear end do you have? I found it at NAPA for my 3/4 ton with a Dana 60 ?

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-10-2014, 12:31 PM

Ah, I misunderstood which part you needed. Yes, I need the part circled in red. The part numbers I posted are for that part and the spring that fits over that part. I don't know where to get the part circled in blue. I will see if I can find out for you.

TexasLS1 · 03-10-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by quick60

What rear end do you have? I found it at NAPA for my 3/4 ton with a Dana 60 ?

Mine's the original 1972 GM 12-Bolt (1/2 Ton). You were able to find the parking brake arm that the cable attaches to? Or do you mean the Strut with the rectangular spring?

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Ah, I misunderstood which part you needed. Yes, I need the part circled in red. The part numbers I posted are for that part and the spring that fits over that part. I don't know where to get the part circled in blue. I will see if I can find out for you.

Thanks for keeping an eye out for me! I'm glad you were able to find the parts you needed!!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-10-2014, 01:04 PM

The part numbers I posted were for the strut and spring. Near as I can tell, the part numbers for the emergency brake levers that you need are 15594177 for LH and 15594178 for RH. Hope this helps.

TexasLS1 · 03-10-2014, 05:27 PM

Sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar!! I was losing my mind trying to track this down. I appreciate your help more than you know!

TexasLS1 · 03-25-2014, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Car quest or napa will have the ebrake arm that you need.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Did you ever find the lever? I found a GM part number for it: 3842980 if you do a Google search you will probably find one. Also, the GM part number for the spring is 1312281

Bringing up an old thread, but I'm realizing I need the spreader bar/ strut that's circled in red above. Were ya'll able to find this for the 1/2 Ton 11" drums? I can't get the part numbers to bring anything up and I'm not sure if the LMC part is correct for 1/2 Ton...

02-10-2014, 07:34 PM	#1
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 470	Parking Brake Cable My truck is a 72 SWB, and the PO had hacked the parking brake cable. I've replaced the the cables and hardware, but I was missing the 2 loops/guides that I assume would attach to the frame. I've seen them in diagrams in catalogs, but wasn't sure if they were only used on LWB trucks? Do I need them? Any pics of the cable routing on a SWB would be much appreciated. I also need to find the brake cable lever that installs inside the driver rear drum, behind the shoe. Does anyone know of a source? Doesn't look like Brothers, GMCPauls, or LMC carry it. I'm thinking I might be doing some salvage yard searches...

02-10-2014, 11:10 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Parking Brake Cable Car quest or napa will have the ebrake arm that you need. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

02-11-2014, 09:14 PM	#4
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,264	Re: Parking Brake Cable Napa does not carry that piece or the spring for it, I need one also. I don't know about carquest. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

02-11-2014, 09:33 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Parking Brake Cable I just cleaned my drivers side rear brakes today. Here is a bad picture of the cables and the rods you speak of. The rod is right behind the crossmember. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-12-2014, 08:45 AM	#9
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Parking Brake Cable I have an extra long bed frame I will check it today and see if the parts you seek are there .

02-12-2014, 03:51 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Parking Brake Cable Some better pictures of the hangers. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-09-2014, 05:17 PM	#13
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,264	Re: Parking Brake Cable Did you ever find the lever? I found a GM part number for it: 3842980 if you do a Google search you will probably find one. Also, the GM part number for the spring is 1312281 __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

03-10-2014, 10:44 AM	#14
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 470	Re: Parking Brake Cable Thanks for posting the part #'s - I haven't gotten the strut or the spring yet. I hadn't thought about getting them, but maybe I need to?? Here's a pic from LMC of the lever you need in red, they have the spreader/lever/strut but have it listed for 3/4 ton trucks? Do we need it for the 1/2 tons?? They don't sell the spring, but found the spring through O'Reilly Auto Parts - they may even be able to get the strut/lever. The final part I'm looking for is circled in blue, the parking brake cable attaches to a notch on the bottom. I need to find it for the driver's side but have had no luck what-so-ever... Attached Images Last edited by TexasLS1; 03-10-2014 at 10:51 AM.

03-10-2014, 11:53 AM	#15
quick60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 233	Re: Parking Brake Cable What rear end do you have? I found it at NAPA for my 3/4 ton with a Dana 60 ?

03-10-2014, 12:31 PM	#16
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,264	Re: Parking Brake Cable Ah, I misunderstood which part you needed. Yes, I need the part circled in red. The part numbers I posted are for that part and the spring that fits over that part. I don't know where to get the part circled in blue. I will see if I can find out for you. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

03-10-2014, 01:04 PM	#18
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,264	Re: Parking Brake Cable The part numbers I posted were for the strut and spring. Near as I can tell, the part numbers for the emergency brake levers that you need are 15594177 for LH and 15594178 for RH. Hope this helps. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

03-10-2014, 05:27 PM	#19
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 470	Re: Parking Brake Cable Sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar!! I was losing my mind trying to track this down. I appreciate your help more than you know!



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