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Parking brake cable length.
« on: April 12, 2018, 05:50:48 AM »
I need a cable length measurement the brake cable on for a 1967 vehicle. The Inline tube concourse version is 83 3/8". I believe them to be slightly short.

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Re: Parking brake cable length.
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2018, 11:02:16 AM »
Front? or Rear Axle? My rear axle ones are now installed & cannot be measured but the front one I can if you need that one.

Although you didn't specify it was for your 67, I know (assume) it is.
Richard Urch

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Re: Parking brake cable length.
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2018, 03:48:50 AM »
Yes, for the 67. The rear cables is what I was interested in.

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Re: Parking brake cable length.
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2018, 04:40:09 PM »
Yes, for the 67. The rear cables is what I was interested in.
Approximately 83 1/4 by my measurement from tip of ball in front to the tip at the rear.
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Re: Parking brake cable length.
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2018, 04:47:34 PM »
I need a cable length measurement the brake cable on for a 1967 vehicle. The Inline tube concourse version is 83 3/8". I believe them to be slightly short.

                                                                                                                        -Keith
I need a cable length measurement the brake cable on for a 1967 vehicle. The Inline tube concourse version is 83 3/8". I believe them to be slightly short.

                                                                                                                        -Keith

Sounds like yours are within tolerance, Keith. What all have you had apart regarding the parking brake? Maybe you have something flipped incorrectly or a wrong part somewhere else. Measure the adjuster rod, J-hook and perhaps show us some images of the front components, under and around the front U-joint area of your driveshaft if you can.
Richard Urch

1967 (11/2/66, S.J.) GTA Luxury Coupe, 289-4V w/Thermactor Emissions, C-4, Int./Ext. Decor +many options

2005 (04/05) GT Premium Convertible, Windveil Blue, Parchment Top w/Med. Parchment interior,  Roush Body Appointments

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Re: Parking brake cable length.
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2018, 08:42:58 PM »
Richard:
I have the assembly manuals and reference pictures. I know the Ford units had the nut on the adjustment rod threaded about half way up. I had to take one of the backing plates off to remove the wheel cylinder to easy-out the bleeder. Be careful about them. The units I bought had metal so soft on the hex heads that they rounded off. I bought the NPD bleeders that are 1/4" so they look factory that Bob Gaines suggested. I will take some pictures.

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