Emergency brake cables
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Emergency brake cables
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I have a 72 F250 4 WD base model truck. I've been trying to locate the last 2 e-brake cables that run from the splitter to the wheels. Any aftermarket ones I get from the parts store enter the backing plate at 90 deg. Mine come in on an angle. I haven't tried LMC due to lack of quality with some of their products. Any suggestions, sources would be greatly appreciated. I'm down to the last leg of this project and haven't even had to post because I enjoy reading and wow, you can build a truck from scratch with the info here.
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John
I have a 72 F250 4 WD base model truck. I've been trying to locate the last 2 e-brake cables that run from the splitter to the wheels. Any aftermarket ones I get from the parts store enter the backing plate at 90 deg. Mine come in on an angle. I haven't tried LMC due to lack of quality with some of their products. Any suggestions, sources would be greatly appreciated. I'm down to the last leg of this project and haven't even had to post because I enjoy reading and wow, you can build a truck from scratch with the info here.
Thanks
John
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Thank you lilorbie. However, the 4wd with a dana 60 is an issue. I tried the suggestions from numbers dummy with no luck. So I decided to get gouged and just go with LMC. They're out of stock with no date available for restock. The problem is on my set up the cables come in @ a 45 deg angle. So, as nuts as this sounds, I'm actually going to turn down an adapter and then mill it to 45 deg and most likely tig weld it to the backing plate which will then let me use the cables you mentioned. I know, I'm ****. I just spent a lot of money for a Spicer trac loc and new Yukon axles so I'll feel like I didn't complete the job if I don't have emergency brakes. And I wonder why my girlfriend just shakes her head most of the time.
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C7TZ-2A635-E .. Left Rear Parking Brake Cable - 72 21/32" long / Obsolete
C7TZ-2A635-F .. Right Rear Parking Brake Cable - 72 21/32" long / Obsolete
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Hi
I have a 72 F250 4 WD base model truck. I've been trying to locate the last 2 e-brake cables that run from the splitter to the wheels. Any aftermarket ones I get from the parts store enter the backing plate at 90 deg. Mine come in on an angle. I haven't tried LMC due to lack of quality with some of their products. Any suggestions, sources would be greatly appreciated. I'm down to the last leg of this project and haven't even had to post because I enjoy reading and wow, you can build a truck from scratch with the info here.
Thanks
John
I have a 72 F250 4 WD base model truck. I've been trying to locate the last 2 e-brake cables that run from the splitter to the wheels. Any aftermarket ones I get from the parts store enter the backing plate at 90 deg. Mine come in on an angle. I haven't tried LMC due to lack of quality with some of their products. Any suggestions, sources would be greatly appreciated. I'm down to the last leg of this project and haven't even had to post because I enjoy reading and wow, you can build a truck from scratch with the info here.
Thanks
John
Arguing with them didn't help.
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So I did make the adapters and welded them to the backing plates. I used cables for a 72 2-wd. I am fortunate to have a heavy duty crimp tool so I was able to cut to the cables the required length and also install the correct springs on the end at that point. Close to 8 hours by the time it was done but now my cables come into the drum @ 45 deg. and I just like having a "close to stock as possible" emergency brake. But I must say I do get the inspiration to do this stuff after reading about all the things others have pulled off. Mine is small potatoes compared to what some of you guys do.
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