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Universal emergency brake cable #1782313
03/17/15 10:26 PM
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Working on a 37 Dodge coupe (street rod). I am trying to find an unsheathed, 40" intermediate E-brake cable. Does anyone have any idea where to look or if there is a cut to fit type deal that may work? Just trying to get something that will fit the current setup correctly vs. reengineering the whole thing.


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Re: Universal emergency brake cable [Re: 85_Ram_4speed] #1782314
03/17/15 10:41 PM
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controlcables.com can make any cable you need in any length with any end. they have a layout sheet you fill out with what ends needed and the length. i'm not a fan of those "universal" type cables that use tiny set screws to secure the ends after you cut the cable to length. hope this helps.

Re: Universal emergency brake cable [Re: moparx] #1782315
03/18/15 01:57 AM
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old time motorcycle shops have the tools to make the cables----no not the new corporate harley shops---my favorite pickapart cable is the subaru cables---about 50 inches long --sheathed--and you can tie them in knots and still activate the cable....

Re: Universal emergency brake cable [Re: 85_Ram_4speed] #1782316
03/18/15 04:36 PM
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Early B-bodies have a 1/8" unsheathed cable that's about 60" long with a 1/4" ball at each end.


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Re: Universal emergency brake cable [Re: John_Kunkel] #1782317
03/18/15 08:59 PM
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Thanks guys. the cable that is in there now is too long and thus I have the e-brake cable adjuster maxed out. It needs to be shorter so I can get some adjuster back--a 40" length would be perfect.

Like I said, I don't want to have to reengineer the whole system. It does work, it just needs one piece to make it right. The original builder did not think the whole system through.


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