Emergency cables on 14 bolt axle in 72 blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mark460 · 03-01-2004, 03:30 PM

Anyone know where I can get custom made emergency brake cables? I have a 1975 14 bolt (3/4 ton) axle in my Blazer and the emergency brake cables are too short on the 14bolt axle and the orginal cables attach to the brake plate differently on each of the axles. I an either try to attach the orginal cables to the 14 bolt or I need to find 3/4 ton cables that are longer.

Thanks
Mark

71jimmy · 03-01-2004, 07:12 PM

www.inlinetube.com, they have cbls for all the oldies and also make custom setups. Givem a try.

mark460 · 03-01-2004, 07:24 PM

Thanks

GreenMystChevy · 03-02-2004, 04:11 PM

Inline Tube wanted $80 per side just the other day when I called. I figured I'd keep looking around before I broke down and spent that kind of cash.

Let me know what you end up doing or what you find out. I am still looking for other options myself but to no avail. I'll also keep you posted if I find anything.

Good luck!

Anyone else have any ideas?

special70gmc · 03-02-2004, 08:18 PM

theres no need for a paring brake thats y you put it in park or in gear, seriously mine were seized up so i just removed the entire assembly, but i have a buddy inspect it anyways sorry im not help -kyle

Vince M · 03-02-2004, 10:08 PM

I put a 78/79 14 bolt into my 3/4 ton and I was able to take the original parking brake cables out of the Eaton 3/4 ton axle and use them. They were longer than the ones on the 14 bolt and everything fit from the old axle. I think I've still got the original 14 bolt cables around somewhere. Drop me a line if you can use them.

mark460 · 03-03-2004, 10:24 AM

The Eaton rear end you pulled the cables out of, where did that rear end come from? I'm not sure what 3/4 ton trucks came with a eaton rear.

Thanks
Mark

Vince M · 03-03-2004, 08:56 PM

Pretty much all 3/4 ton trucks of our era have the Eaton. Some came with Dana 60 rears but they aren't as common. I'd bet the cables are the same though in the Dana.

mark460 · 03-03-2004, 10:45 PM

Ok, I went from the original 12 bolt to the corporate 14 bolt full floating axle from like a 75 truck. I not familiar with the 67-72 3/4 ton axles. Maybe I can order a new cable for a 3/4 ton 67-72 truck.

Thanks
Mark

Vince M · 03-04-2004, 09:54 PM

Check around and see if somebody has one in stock and go and look at it before ordering one. If it's wrong you won't be out anything. I sold my 3/4 ton so I can't get you any measurements but maybe someone with a Eaton rear can measure it or take a picture. Try a new post and ask the question. Good luck

03-01-2004, 03:30 PM	#1
mark460 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 141	Emergency cables on 14 bolt axle in 72 blazer Anyone know where I can get custom made emergency brake cables? I have a 1975 14 bolt (3/4 ton) axle in my Blazer and the emergency brake cables are too short on the 14bolt axle and the orginal cables attach to the brake plate differently on each of the axles. I an either try to attach the orginal cables to the 14 bolt or I need to find 3/4 ton cables that are longer. Thanks Mark

03-01-2004, 07:12 PM	#2
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	www.inlinetube.com, they have cbls for all the oldies and also make custom setups. Givem a try. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-02-2004, 04:11 PM	#4
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Inline Tube wanted $80 per side just the other day when I called. I figured I'd keep looking around before I broke down and spent that kind of cash. Let me know what you end up doing or what you find out. I am still looking for other options myself but to no avail. I'll also keep you posted if I find anything. Good luck! Anyone else have any ideas? __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

03-02-2004, 08:18 PM	#5
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	theres no need for a paring brake thats y you put it in park or in gear, seriously mine were seized up so i just removed the entire assembly, but i have a buddy inspect it anyways sorry im not help -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

03-02-2004, 10:08 PM	#6
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I put a 78/79 14 bolt into my 3/4 ton and I was able to take the original parking brake cables out of the Eaton 3/4 ton axle and use them. They were longer than the ones on the 14 bolt and everything fit from the old axle. I think I've still got the original 14 bolt cables around somewhere. Drop me a line if you can use them. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

03-01-2004, 07:24 PM	#3
mark460 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 141	Thanks

03-03-2004, 10:24 AM	#7
mark460 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 141	The Eaton rear end you pulled the cables out of, where did that rear end come from? I'm not sure what 3/4 ton trucks came with a eaton rear. Thanks Mark

03-03-2004, 08:56 PM	#8
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	Pretty much all 3/4 ton trucks of our era have the Eaton. Some came with Dana 60 rears but they aren't as common. I'd bet the cables are the same though in the Dana. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

03-03-2004, 10:45 PM	#9
mark460 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 141	Ok, I went from the original 12 bolt to the corporate 14 bolt full floating axle from like a 75 truck. I not familiar with the 67-72 3/4 ton axles. Maybe I can order a new cable for a 3/4 ton 67-72 truck. Thanks Mark

03-04-2004, 09:54 PM	#10
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	Check around and see if somebody has one in stock and go and look at it before ordering one. If it's wrong you won't be out anything. I sold my 3/4 ton so I can't get you any measurements but maybe someone with a Eaton rear can measure it or take a picture. Try a new post and ask the question. Good luck __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.



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