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**First c10** · 01-10-2013, 02:08 AM

Hey guys I was replacing my parking brake cables from front to back and found the rod on the passenger side is not removable. Or at least I couldn't tell how to take it apart to replace the cable... Can anyone tell me how to go about it? Change the whole rod? cut and re weld? Etc?
Thanks in advance
Scott
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SS Tim · 01-10-2013, 02:23 AM

Scott, If you don't have manuals yet this link will help a lot.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016

**First c10** · 01-10-2013, 02:31 AM

Tim the link is to my thread. The rod is a solid rod with non removable caps. I will check the manual but I physically looked at it and I am a little puzzled that chevy would do that.
Scott
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SS Tim · 01-10-2013, 02:58 AM

Fixed the link

Chassis Service Manual Fig 64 on page 274 should give a break down on what you are looking at. IIRC the cable threads through the rod and guides before it is clipped to the axle cables.

**First c10** · 01-10-2013, 03:27 AM

Ok the attached picture is the rod on the passenger side I need to remove
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SS Tim · 01-10-2013, 03:42 AM

IIRC it just comes out from the front after the cable is pulled.

SS Tim · 01-10-2013, 03:59 AM

Pull the cable, unhook the guide and remove the rod from the front.

Lee H · 01-10-2013, 09:35 AM

On the ends of the cable there are stops pressed on. The stop on one side is smaller and will slip through the guide, then the guide will slip off the rod.
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**First c10** · 01-10-2013, 11:39 AM

Lee that's my problem....I didn't check the other end.
Thanks guys now I understand how to take it off. I bought the complete e brake cable kit from Inline.
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01-10-2013, 02:08 AM	#1
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Parking brake rod?? Hey guys I was replacing my parking brake cables from front to back and found the rod on the passenger side is not removable. Or at least I couldn't tell how to take it apart to replace the cable... Can anyone tell me how to go about it? Change the whole rod? cut and re weld? Etc? Thanks in advance Scott Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-10-2013, 02:23 AM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Parking brake rod?? Scott, If you don't have manuals yet this link will help a lot. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 01-10-2013 at 02:46 AM. Reason: wrong link

01-10-2013, 02:31 AM	#3
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Parking brake rod?? Tim the link is to my thread. The rod is a solid rod with non removable caps. I will check the manual but I physically looked at it and I am a little puzzled that chevy would do that. Scott Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-10-2013, 02:58 AM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Parking brake rod?? Fixed the link Chassis Service Manual Fig 64 on page 274 should give a break down on what you are looking at. IIRC the cable threads through the rod and guides before it is clipped to the axle cables. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-10-2013, 03:27 AM	#5
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Parking brake rod?? Ok the attached picture is the rod on the passenger side I need to remove Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-10-2013, 03:42 AM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Parking brake rod?? IIRC it just comes out from the front after the cable is pulled. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-10-2013, 03:59 AM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Parking brake rod?? Pull the cable, unhook the guide and remove the rod from the front. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-10-2013, 09:35 AM	#8
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: Parking brake rod?? On the ends of the cable there are stops pressed on. The stop on one side is smaller and will slip through the guide, then the guide will slip off the rod. 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

01-10-2013, 11:39 AM	#9
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Parking brake rod?? Lee that's my problem....I didn't check the other end. Thanks guys now I understand how to take it off. I bought the complete e brake cable kit from Inline. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!



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