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| | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 | Working on my 53 chevy half ton with rear end from a 57 and am ready to get new parking brake cables. My question is will the 53 cables work with the 57 rear end. Just don't want to have to order cables twice.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 | Ok, maybe i didn't ask the question right. What are u guys using for ebrake cables when u switch to an open drive line. Can u still use the factory ebrake cable. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I think the brake parts are the same. The '53 cables should hook to the '57 arms. Why not pop the drums and have a look? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 | The brakes are the same. I was just wondering about the length and brakets. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 | Ok, back on the e-brakes for my 53. The backing plate is different for a 57 which is what i have. The 53 had brakets that bolted on the backing plate the 57 has a whole for that clip to hold them in. What are you guys with open driveline using for ebrake cables. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Is it to late for you to use your 53 axle housing?
The 57 center section will fit right in.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 264 | I'm told lokar has some that will fit. I'm going to order them and i'll let you guys know how it works out.
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