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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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parking brake cables

My truck is going to run away if i don't get this fixed. Where can i get new ones?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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I got mine from NAPA. Any good parts house should be able to get them.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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I made mine. Some stainless cable and some ferrules should get your truck to stop again. Unless you need to replace the jacketed one that goes through the cab that is.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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When I did them on the work truck we got them from NAPA aswell. OT- but is your truck a short bed?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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When I did them on the work truck we got them from NAPA aswell. OT- but is your truck a short bed?
Yea ex cab short bed. Looking to buy one?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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pretty truck man.

Just grab the cables and put them in.
There are some tricks you'll learn quick if you've not done it before. Just take your time.
 
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