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Working on a T5 swap in a 1952 3100. Along with the transmission swap, a 1980 Camaro 10-bolt rear axle is being installed. I'm looking for anyone's suggestions, or successful installations, to what emergency brake cable(s) you used for such a swap.

I'd like to retain the original emergency brake cable crossbar under the bed if possible.

Thanks!

You can do that. I am using a 12 bolt rear out of a 1969 Chevy pickup and the only problem I have is that I need to shorten the cables an inch or two. Most of the park brake connectors you'll find look like this:

https://tinyurl.com/y8t9g5rl

It is just a matter of getting a little creative with hookups, etc. You probably will find you need to spread the old brake cable shroud holders apart to let the newer cable fit. (Old cable shrouds were smaller). But all will work fine and the crossbar linkage gives you a lot of room for adjustment.

If you need to shorten the cables, you can use silver bearing solder to do that. You could probably use common acid flux type. No matter what you use remember to neutralize the flux with baking soda or it will cause your cables to rust like crazy. Drill the right size hole in a bolt, cut off the size piece you need and solder it using the right flux. Harris Stay-Brite is the best. Not cheap but you will find many uses for it... you even can solder cast iron if needed.

Good luck!
Jon

Oh, forgot to mention...I just used the cables/shrouds from the 1969 pickup and would imagine you could do the same with the Camaro cables.
Jon

I used these guys, www.controlcables.com , 1937 ends on 1970 cables. Stock '37 brake lever with 1970 Camaro rear axle, works like a champ!

Here is how you order them, http://www.controlcables.com/content/quadco/BrakeLayout_6_29_15_ver2.pdf
I was able to use the pull rod under the truck and the factory wheels the cable rolls around on.

I just fabricated a way to mate the original AD brake cable to my 12 bolt rear end backing plates. It takes some doing, but there are some fabs worse than this one. That;s why it is called hotrodding.