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| | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 5 | I have just installed a rear axle from a s10 into my 1950 3100 pick-up,I have found that the ebrake cables are to long. Is there a way to shorten these cables to work properly? Do I need to buy shorter cables? What would be the best option?
Thanks in advance.
John | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,181 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,181 | Yes,
Go to your FLAPS or NAPA and ask for cable shortners. They are a trianglar shaped part that you tighten a screw down and it draws in the cable which makes the cable shorter. You may meed 2 per side I wan to say they take up a max of 1 1/2".
They run about $3-4.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | John...Not the cheapest option but I used these. I am pleased with the quality,they were easy to fit and look pretty good too! If you really want to 'splash the cash' you can get them with stainless braided outer sleeves.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | That Lokar discription leaves a little to be desired Scotty. Don't see how those would attach to the AD backing plates with out a bracket and it sure isn't clear how they can be cut to length.
We installed a replacement from one of the popular vintage vendors and they too leave a lot to be desired over the original cables. They could actually be a little bit longer than they are, they just barley made it to the forged frame brackets.
DG
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | That Lokar discription leaves a little to be desired Scotty. Don't see how those would attach to the AD backing plates Denny...I never mentioned they would fit an AD backplate,as I noticed John1950 was using an S10 rear end. I'm quite sure a call to Lokars Tech Dept might throw up some solutions..... As far as cutting to length, the conduits are pretty straight forward and the cables are cut at the 'front end' and attached to the front clevis with the long hex sleeve. It secures to the cable by 2 heavy grub screws. Seems to work fine in mine,and I need a fully functioning parking brake for the UK M.O.T test (annual inspection) I agree it's always better to use OEM parts where possible but in my case that wasn't an option.As I mentioned I am more than happy..... Jock.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | I get custom cables made by Tewco Inc. in Franklin Wisconsin.
The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of $ - Me
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Missed that Scotty, thought he was addressing an AD.
Thanks Mr. Danforth, I bookmarked the site, never heard of them before. May just use them in the future.
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
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Last edited by carolines truck; 07/27/2009 6:40 PM.
Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | Missed that Scotty, thought he was addressing an AD.
Thanks Mr. Danforth, I bookmarked the site, never heard of them before. May just use them in the future. They are a retail outlet for cable craft cables (industrial). If there is a cable craft or tuthill dealer in your area, check with them as they can provide the same service. I havent bought any in the last 3-4 years, however they were very reasonable.
The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of $ - Me
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Thanks Scott, I'll keep that in mind.
Jim that is a great idea, never thought about doing that. In the case of the e-cables that we got for the 3100, it was the housing that was just a bit short, it just barley made it to the bracket. I ya figure out a way to make a "get bigger" for the housings, let us know.
DG
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | in fact Denny there is as you look at the photo notice a cable stop. this could be made longer. this holds the outer housing to the truck frame. since i installed a 77 4x4 rear end [12bolt] my cables were too long. same solution can be used, if ya got a lathe. as you view the photo see the spacer that looks like a 3/8x2'' sleeve. this could be made 3/8'' -7/16'' dia up to the truck pinch bolt. the lip is to help hold the rubber boot from slidding off. this sleeve is drilled thru for the cable. the end where the cable fit inside the sleeve about 5/16+/-'' to locate the outer housing and keep the dust out. i used the old rubber cable cover to add w/ dust inside the inner. http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/1951otter/?action=view¤t=Scan7_0007.jpgyou can also lube [white spray lithium grease] the inner cable once a yr/ or 3 using a motorcycle cable lube applicator. place a rag at the brake shoe side as the grease will squirt thru. those should always work better and not rust out. https://www.slipstreamperformance.com.au/store/images/CLBDUO.jpg
Last edited by carolines truck; 07/27/2009 6:46 PM.
Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE
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