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**402Bowtie** · 07-12-2004, 10:59 AM

As many of you know I have been looking for rear e-brake cables for quite some time. I finally found some, but the overall length of the cable is two inches longer than my original. The conduit length is the same. Are the two extra inches going to be a problem? Is there a way to make up for these two extra inches or should I have someone crimp another end-deally-thing two inches from the end of the cable? You guys and gals are the best

......thanks....John

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-12-2004, 01:14 PM

I have shortened brake cables by cutting and recrimping a fitting on the end. I make my own fittings cutting a 3/8 rod to length and through drilling with a drill bit that is the same size as the cable. If you squeeze the fitting in a large vise and hit it with a dull chisel, it will hold very well.

Jim

**402Bowtie** · 07-12-2004, 02:06 PM

Thanks Jim.....that's what I was sort of thinking of doing.........Johnc

Fred T · 07-12-2004, 02:07 PM

Some hardware stores carry cable crimp fittings.

07-12-2004, 10:59 AM	#1
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	Emergency Brake Cable Question As many of you know I have been looking for rear e-brake cables for quite some time. I finally found some, but the overall length of the cable is two inches longer than my original. The conduit length is the same. Are the two extra inches going to be a problem? Is there a way to make up for these two extra inches or should I have someone crimp another end-deally-thing two inches from the end of the cable? You guys and gals are the best ......thanks....John

07-12-2004, 02:07 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Some hardware stores carry cable crimp fittings. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

07-12-2004, 01:14 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I have shortened brake cables by cutting and recrimping a fitting on the end. I make my own fittings cutting a 3/8 rod to length and through drilling with a drill bit that is the same size as the cable. If you squeeze the fitting in a large vise and hit it with a dull chisel, it will hold very well. Jim

07-12-2004, 02:06 PM	#3
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	Thanks Jim.....that's what I was sort of thinking of doing.........Johnc



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