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ky_kid · 10-20-2011, 08:04 PM

I got the light to work but the brake doesn't grab. The brake was serviced recently so I think it's fine inside the drum. The cable under the cab has a lot of play and can flop around. I've read about a bolt/nut to tighten the cable but I'm not seeing it. Can someone tell me what I'm looking for?
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Rogue_Alphonse · 10-20-2011, 08:09 PM

The nut/bolt is where [on 1982? and up] the two rear cables from the drums meet together, about 2 feet from the rear axle on the driver's side.

ky_kid · 10-20-2011, 08:12 PM

I see what you mean I think. Has a bracket with one cable that becomes two...
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Rogue_Alphonse · 10-20-2011, 08:17 PM

Yep. The end with one cable going into it should be threaded with a nut on it. Just give it a good tighten. 1/2" wratcheting wrench works wonders!

ky_kid · 10-20-2011, 09:22 PM

Tightened it up and it's good to go.

Thanks!

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-21-2011, 12:13 AM

no probs!

10-20-2011, 08:04 PM	#1
ky_kid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Livingston, Montana Posts: 107	Parking brake adjustment I got the light to work but the brake doesn't grab. The brake was serviced recently so I think it's fine inside the drum. The cable under the cab has a lot of play and can flop around. I've read about a bolt/nut to tighten the cable but I'm not seeing it. Can someone tell me what I'm looking for? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 84 K10 Custom Deluxe: 350 crate engine w/ 4" lift

10-20-2011, 08:09 PM	#2
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: Parking brake adjustment The nut/bolt is where [on 1982? and up] the two rear cables from the drums meet together, about 2 feet from the rear axle on the driver's side. __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

10-20-2011, 08:12 PM	#3
ky_kid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Livingston, Montana Posts: 107	Re: Parking brake adjustment I see what you mean I think. Has a bracket with one cable that becomes two... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 84 K10 Custom Deluxe: 350 crate engine w/ 4" lift

10-20-2011, 08:17 PM	#4
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: Parking brake adjustment Yep. The end with one cable going into it should be threaded with a nut on it. Just give it a good tighten. 1/2" wratcheting wrench works wonders! __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

10-20-2011, 09:22 PM	#5
ky_kid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Livingston, Montana Posts: 107	Re: Parking brake adjustment Tightened it up and it's good to go. Thanks! __________________ 84 K10 Custom Deluxe: 350 crate engine w/ 4" lift

10-21-2011, 12:13 AM	#6
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: Parking brake adjustment no probs! __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!



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