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Title: emergency brake question
Post by: 1983stepside on November 02, 2009, 08:34:57 pm
im rebuilding a 1983 chevy c-10 stepside and i need and want to replace the e brake cables, but dont like how its ran one cable up each frame rail with a few hooks to keep them tight against the body (sorry i dont have a pic of how it was or how i want it to be) now my question is how could i use a set up from a 1984 chevy short bed e brake set up, that the cable comes out of the cab on the drivers side, done the driver side frame rail, to a (for lack of better term) junction box, where that cable splits in to 2 cables and , then each one of those goes to either rear wheel, now is it possible to use that on my truck? and where or what can i use for a bracket for the junction box i hope som one can help me thanks 8)
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: Irish_Alley on November 03, 2009, 02:52:41 am
i think i know what your talking about. my 79 has the two going down the frame rail, but on my 86 has the one that goes into a block type thing and then goes into two wires. now that being said it should work and you should be able to make one out of a mid 80's truck work
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: 1983stepside on November 03, 2009, 07:44:56 pm
ok thanks irish i was wondering do you have a pic of what that block type thing looks like? thanks again 8)
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: Irish_Alley on November 04, 2009, 01:06:21 am
not now but maybe i can get one today for ya
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: Captkaos on November 04, 2009, 08:20:05 pm
It is possible to use it on your truck, but you would need the brackets that go on the framerail to secure them.
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: 1983stepside on November 05, 2009, 05:40:16 pm
It is possible to use it on your truck, but you would need the brackets that go on the framerail to secure them.
do you know where i could get those brackets? do you have any pics of them? woul it be possible to make my own? thanks
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: Captkaos on November 05, 2009, 09:55:22 pm
From a donor truck.
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: VileZambonie on November 05, 2009, 10:02:46 pm
Are you referring to the equalizer? if so just google it and you will find it or try another vendor. They are still readily available
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: Irish_Alley on November 17, 2009, 02:10:03 am
83 clear out your dang inbox
(http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m387/rebel_cowboy_83/untitled-6.jpg)
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: 1983stepside on November 17, 2009, 03:28:24 pm
83 clear out your dang inbox
(http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m387/rebel_cowboy_83/untitled-6.jpg)
sory irsh but thanks for the pic that is exactly what i want to use on my truck, now my question for you or anyone is, those 2 brackets right above the (2) number 4's in the pic is it possible to make those do you think? or should i just surf the salvage yards and look for them? thanks again and ill check out and empty my inbox ::) thanks 8)
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: Irish_Alley on November 18, 2009, 01:48:19 am
I'm thinking you could use your old one for the first hanger the second one should be real simple to make. if you go to a junk yard you might have to buy the whole truck unless its just a frame sitting but i think they only came on 84-87
Title: Re: emergency brake question
Post by: 1983stepside on November 18, 2009, 07:24:32 pm
ya your right that they only came on 84-87 ill have to by the e-brake cables etc... and see if i can just make the bracket(s)