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pwdcougar · 08-21-2014, 10:30 PM

Anyone got a picture of the parking brake cable routing? My Sub is missing the equalizer rod that on the passenger side. What does it connect to? This is the rod that is on the opposite side of the front cable adjuster rod.

Paul

**Franks 72** · 08-22-2014, 08:23 AM

This photo may help if you can zoom in (this is 4 x4 may not be the same as 2 WD ) ?

**Franks 72** · 08-25-2014, 01:37 AM

Found a better photo.

vectorit · 08-25-2014, 01:44 AM

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pwdcougar · 08-25-2014, 07:03 AM

Thanks guys!

Using photoshop I lightened up your first picture and can see that the rod hooks through a hole in the frame on the right hand side. Once the LMC parts come in it shouldn't be tough to figure out which hole.

Paul

**Franks 72** · 08-25-2014, 01:46 PM

This should help. Tape "0" datum is the front of the frame rail. First hook hole (long one ) is at 77 1/2 " . Next one is at 96" . Again ,this is a 4 x 4 but I see no reason that it would be different on 2 WD. Hope this helps.

pwdcougar · 08-25-2014, 05:16 PM

Awesome. Now that helps!

Thanks!

Paul

pwdcougar · 09-01-2014, 07:28 PM

I can say for certain that the rear cables listed in the LMC catalog are correct for a 4WD. They match the originals perfectly.

Something weird in your picture Franks 72 your cable guides are bolted to the inside TOP of the frame rail. On my 70 they were bolted in bottom channel.

Paul

**Franks 72** · 09-02-2014, 12:12 AM

Cant explain the difference. This was a Canadian truck?
My second hook is not bolted just hooks on the frame rail the same as the front.
Perhaps they changed something in the 72 4X4 ?

WhiteWhale · 09-02-2014, 04:28 PM

my 72 K20 pigtails were located on the top of the frame rail and were not bolted. The hook on the end of the pigtail just went through the hole and was held in place with the tension of the cable.

pwdcougar · 09-07-2014, 07:09 PM

Took a chance on the LMC cables and they were a perfect match to what was on the truck. Now the problem is that the ones I took off might have been wrong! I found the holes to mount the rear cable brackets on the top of the frame rail. My brackets were mounted on the bottom of the frame rail a few inches back. To clear the frame bracket rivets, the brackets had 1/2" long spacers. The new (and old) brake cables are too short to allow mounting on the top of the frame in the original holes.

The top photo is one of Lock Doc's from 2011 and the bottom is from my truck.

Paul

Bigdav160 · 09-07-2014, 08:10 PM

I'd say, someone rigged yours in the past

pwdcougar · 09-07-2014, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

I'd say, someone rigged yours in the past

Yep. That was my guess too. Only thing is, it was rigged before I bought it in the early 80's or I don't remember rigging it!

Paul

bettlebob · 04-10-2015, 10:58 PM

This thread has been extremely helpful, I was wondering if anyone had pictures of how the front cable is routed and secured on a 4WD. I have a 72 K10 and the previous owner had rigged it with a 2 wheel drive front cable that was not secured and they fabricated a bracket to hold it under the truck. I got new cables from Inline Tube and would like to get it install correctly.

Thanks

**First c10** · 04-23-2015, 06:13 PM

I would also like to see a few more pictures of how you all have your e brake cables routed and/or attached please.

Hotrodder350 · 04-23-2015, 09:33 PM

I have to agree with Bob and I too would like to see more pictrues.
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Corey'sgotachev · 05-27-2016, 08:33 AM

Our truck is a 1970 K/10 longbed as it sits right now. When we bought it, prev owner has cable from inside cab coiled up on LF fender. Has cables from brakes dead ended-just kinda hanging there.
I'm looking at LMC and ordering "Intercable Longed 4WD", "Park Brake Cable Guide Kit", and a "Park Brake Cable Grommet".

Anything else I need?

This thread is most helpful as I am not sure exactly the routing needed.

Anyone have more words of wisdom or more pictures for a newbie?

Thanks!

08-21-2014, 10:30 PM	#1
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Parking brake cable routing Anyone got a picture of the parking brake cable routing? My Sub is missing the equalizer rod that on the passenger side. What does it connect to? This is the rod that is on the opposite side of the front cable adjuster rod. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

08-22-2014, 08:23 AM	#2
Franks 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Parking brake cable routing This photo may help if you can zoom in (this is 4 x4 may not be the same as 2 WD ) ? Attached Images

08-25-2014, 01:37 AM	#3
Franks 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Parking brake cable routing Found a better photo. Attached Images

08-25-2014, 01:44 AM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Parking brake cable routing ... Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-25-2014, 07:03 AM	#5
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: Parking brake cable routing Thanks guys! Using photoshop I lightened up your first picture and can see that the rod hooks through a hole in the frame on the right hand side. Once the LMC parts come in it shouldn't be tough to figure out which hole. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

08-25-2014, 01:46 PM	#6
Franks 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Parking brake cable routing This should help. Tape "0" datum is the front of the frame rail. First hook hole (long one ) is at 77 1/2 " . Next one is at 96" . Again ,this is a 4 x 4 but I see no reason that it would be different on 2 WD. Hope this helps. Attached Images

08-25-2014, 05:16 PM	#7
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: Parking brake cable routing Awesome. Now that helps! Thanks! Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

09-01-2014, 07:28 PM	#8
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: Parking brake cable routing I can say for certain that the rear cables listed in the LMC catalog are correct for a 4WD. They match the originals perfectly. Something weird in your picture Franks 72 your cable guides are bolted to the inside TOP of the frame rail. On my 70 they were bolted in bottom channel. Paul Attached Images __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

09-02-2014, 12:12 AM	#9
Franks 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Parking brake cable routing Cant explain the difference. This was a Canadian truck? My second hook is not bolted just hooks on the frame rail the same as the front. Perhaps they changed something in the 72 4X4 ?

09-02-2014, 04:28 PM	#10
WhiteWhale Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southern California Posts: 200	Re: Parking brake cable routing my 72 K20 pigtails were located on the top of the frame rail and were not bolted. The hook on the end of the pigtail just went through the hole and was held in place with the tension of the cable.

09-07-2014, 07:09 PM	#11
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: Parking brake cable routing Took a chance on the LMC cables and they were a perfect match to what was on the truck. Now the problem is that the ones I took off might have been wrong! I found the holes to mount the rear cable brackets on the top of the frame rail. My brackets were mounted on the bottom of the frame rail a few inches back. To clear the frame bracket rivets, the brackets had 1/2" long spacers. The new (and old) brake cables are too short to allow mounting on the top of the frame in the original holes. The top photo is one of Lock Doc's from 2011 and the bottom is from my truck. Paul Attached Images __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

09-07-2014, 08:10 PM	#12
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Parking brake cable routing I'd say, someone rigged yours in the past __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

04-10-2015, 10:58 PM	#14
bettlebob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 10	Re: Parking brake cable routing This thread has been extremely helpful, I was wondering if anyone had pictures of how the front cable is routed and secured on a 4WD. I have a 72 K10 and the previous owner had rigged it with a 2 wheel drive front cable that was not secured and they fabricated a bracket to hold it under the truck. I got new cables from Inline Tube and would like to get it install correctly. Thanks

04-23-2015, 06:13 PM	#15
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Parking brake cable routing I would also like to see a few more pictures of how you all have your e brake cables routed and/or attached please. __________________ 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!!!

04-23-2015, 09:33 PM	#16
Hotrodder350 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lucerne Valley, Ca Posts: 11	Re: Parking brake cable routing I have to agree with Bob and I too would like to see more pictrues. Posted via Mobile Device



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05-27-2016, 08:33 AM	#17
Corey'sgotachev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 48	Re: Parking brake cable routing Our truck is a 1970 K/10 longbed as it sits right now. When we bought it, prev owner has cable from inside cab coiled up on LF fender. Has cables from brakes dead ended-just kinda hanging there. I'm looking at LMC and ordering "Intercable Longed 4WD", "Park Brake Cable Guide Kit", and a "Park Brake Cable Grommet". Anything else I need? This thread is most helpful as I am not sure exactly the routing needed. Anyone have more words of wisdom or more pictures for a newbie? Thanks!

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