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Longbed68 · 11-21-2008, 12:44 PM

I'm having a hard time finding a rear parking brake cable for my '68 K20. Now they have one here, but they advertise it as for a 1/2 ton. Mine's a 3/4. Is there really a difference? Thanks.

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-...ctinfo/71-773/

Dan

glock35ipsc · 11-21-2008, 12:59 PM

I believe there is a difference, the catalogs I have here all list different part numbers for 1/2 and 3/4 ton.

glock35ipsc · 11-21-2008, 01:02 PM

Then again, others only list 2wd and 4wd being the difference. So I guess I'm no help!

Longbed68 · 11-21-2008, 01:06 PM

Good idea on comparing. Hmm, if you go here and scroll to the very bottom there's two different cables:

Brake cable - rear, 1/2 ton, 4WD, pickup, Suburban, 48 inch length, 36 inch casing

Brake cable - rear, 3/4 ton, 4WD, pickup only, 48 inch length, 36 inch casing

Sounds like there's not really a difference. What else could be different about them? If it's something minor, which is must be, then I don't care. Anyone know for sure?

Dan

glock35ipsc · 11-21-2008, 01:20 PM

Hmmm, the only thing I can think of that might be different is the end that connects to the brake hardware, or the opening size/shape of the backing plate hole that it goes through. Otherwise, length should be the same. The could be a difference between coil spring and leaf spring.....

Longbed68 · 11-21-2008, 05:21 PM

It's just that Classic Parts is $15 cheaper than anywhere else. But it'd be a waste if it didn't work. The photo looks like exactly what I need, though.

Dan

ChevLoRay · 11-21-2008, 07:09 PM

www.inlinetube.com has a pretty extensive listing of brake cables, etc. Check it out. Their criteria is broken down by wheelbase, 2 or 4-wheel drive, engine and transmission type, as well as truck type...i.e, C10, C20, C30, etc.

71 super · 11-21-2008, 10:36 PM

Stay away from parts house units I bought my first set from parts house and they were too short. After arguing with owner (wife's uncle) I spent 2 hours with warehouse and district rep. trying to find the correct part. They actually lst the same cable for both 2wd and 4wd 1/2 and 3/4 ton. It don't work. I ended up buying from Inline got the entire set since truck is a nut and bolt restore, long and short the 1/2 and 3/4 use the same cable and the ones from inline while pricey are the way to go. Buy their part and save yourself headache. Harold

glock35ipsc · 11-21-2008, 11:52 PM

Do 2wd and 4wd use the same cable as well?

71 super · 11-22-2008, 01:36 AM

2wd drive cables are 9 inches shorter than 4x4 cables.

Longbed68 · 11-22-2008, 09:04 PM

I've had good luck with Classic Parts so wouldn't mind ordering from them. So what you're saying is that 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton are the same, then? "long and short the 1/2 and 3/4 use the same cable"

Thanks again, Dan

11-21-2008, 12:44 PM	#1
Longbed68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 49	Rear Parking Brake Cable I'm having a hard time finding a rear parking brake cable for my '68 K20. Now they have one here, but they advertise it as for a 1/2 ton. Mine's a 3/4. Is there really a difference? Thanks. http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-...ctinfo/71-773/ Dan

11-21-2008, 12:59 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Rear Parking Brake Cable I believe there is a difference, the catalogs I have here all list different part numbers for 1/2 and 3/4 ton. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-21-2008, 01:02 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Rear Parking Brake Cable Then again, others only list 2wd and 4wd being the difference. So I guess I'm no help! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-21-2008, 01:06 PM	#4
Longbed68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 49	Re: Rear Parking Brake Cable Good idea on comparing. Hmm, if you go here and scroll to the very bottom there's two different cables: Brake cable - rear, 1/2 ton, 4WD, pickup, Suburban, 48 inch length, 36 inch casing Brake cable - rear, 3/4 ton, 4WD, pickup only, 48 inch length, 36 inch casing Sounds like there's not really a difference. What else could be different about them? If it's something minor, which is must be, then I don't care. Anyone know for sure? Dan

11-21-2008, 01:20 PM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Rear Parking Brake Cable Hmmm, the only thing I can think of that might be different is the end that connects to the brake hardware, or the opening size/shape of the backing plate hole that it goes through. Otherwise, length should be the same. The could be a difference between coil spring and leaf spring..... __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-21-2008, 05:21 PM	#6
Longbed68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 49	Re: Rear Parking Brake Cable It's just that Classic Parts is $15 cheaper than anywhere else. But it'd be a waste if it didn't work. The photo looks like exactly what I need, though. Dan Last edited by Longbed68; 11-21-2008 at 05:22 PM.

11-21-2008, 07:09 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Rear Parking Brake Cable www.inlinetube.com has a pretty extensive listing of brake cables, etc. Check it out. Their criteria is broken down by wheelbase, 2 or 4-wheel drive, engine and transmission type, as well as truck type...i.e, C10, C20, C30, etc. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-21-2008, 10:36 PM	#8
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Rear Parking Brake Cable Stay away from parts house units I bought my first set from parts house and they were too short. After arguing with owner (wife's uncle) I spent 2 hours with warehouse and district rep. trying to find the correct part. They actually lst the same cable for both 2wd and 4wd 1/2 and 3/4 ton. It don't work. I ended up buying from Inline got the entire set since truck is a nut and bolt restore, long and short the 1/2 and 3/4 use the same cable and the ones from inline while pricey are the way to go. Buy their part and save yourself headache. Harold __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

11-21-2008, 11:52 PM	#9
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Rear Parking Brake Cable Do 2wd and 4wd use the same cable as well? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-22-2008, 01:36 AM	#10
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Rear Parking Brake Cable 2wd drive cables are 9 inches shorter than 4x4 cables. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

11-22-2008, 09:04 PM	#11
Longbed68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 49	Re: Rear Parking Brake Cable I've had good luck with Classic Parts so wouldn't mind ordering from them. So what you're saying is that 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton are the same, then? "long and short the 1/2 and 3/4 use the same cable" Thanks again, Dan



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