Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

[Michael L.]

Guys,

I'm trying to install the parking brake assy on my 69 but I can't figure out where to put the cable the runs to the brake mechanism on the trailing arm from the PB equalizer. In the AIM it appears that the cable actually runs through the frame prior to its mounting to the parking brake bracket (Paragon #6729) but there is no hole in my chassis to run it. Also, only the driver side configuration is listed in the Paragon catalogue and in my AIM. Is the passenger side run in the same fashion? Does that mean that I need two of those brackets? Finally, The holes where the parking brake bracket mounts are too big for the standard fuel line bolts to mount it. Is there a special larger screw to mount this bracket?

Thanks,
Mike

[Edward J.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

Mike, the cables left and right have a bracket that uses a clip to retain cables, both side's should be the same, and run through the frame to equalizer. I hope this makes sense.

[Paul O.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

See if this helps

http://www.chevydiy.com/brake-system-installation-c3-corvette-restoration-guide/

[Michael L.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

Thanks Paul. I have that book and it's helpful. It's clear to me the cable doesn't run thru the frame but goes underneath it. Another question I have is about the location of the two nuts on the cable where it attaches to the equalizer. It appears one nut goes in front of the equalizer and one behind, correct? Another option I guess would be to put them both behind the equalizer to "lock" them in place? I've attached a photo of the cable and equalizer if that helps. Thanks

mike

[Paul O.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

Hope these help more a nut on each side is correct.

[Shannon U.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

These might be slightly better pictures to demonstrate the above on likely the same 5 star bowtie 1969 car.

[Dave S.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

I learned something today. I always thought both nuts were on the same side and the second nut locked the first in place. I'm not a 69 guy but I'm guessing that 69 and 70-72 would be the same.

[Shannon U.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

Dave,
Well maybe we did not teach you something today. Just so it is clear as mud, here is a picture of mine before it was touched.
Shannon

[Patrick H.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

Shannon,

Perhaps yours was touched by a previous owner?

The three 72s here all have one in front, one behind.

Patrick

[Terry M.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

Shannon,

Perhaps yours was touched by a previous owner?

The three 72s here all have one in front, one behind.

Patrick

I don't have access to mine, but my best recollection (which isn't worth very much) is that mine has both nuts on the same end. Why would you need a nut at the rear, anyway? Now we can have multiple choices
1) Terry doesn't remember squat.
2) The placement of the nuts changed depending on who was installing them.
3) The placement of the nuts changed from year to year and/or month to month.
4) Almost none of us can get under the car far enough to see this, so who cares.
5) All of the above.
6) None of the above.

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

Page UPC 5 sheet C1 OF THE '69 aim shows 2 nuts (item #4) on side closer to the spring. The 1st nut holds the equalizer closer or further from the rear brakes putting correct tension on the cable, and nut #2 locks it in place. This is how my '69 has always been. Shannon's photo is correct and Terry's logic, as always, is right on.
Jeff

[Terry M.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

Page UPC 5 sheet C1 OF THE '69 aim shows 2 nuts (item #4) on side closer to the spring. The 1st nut holds the equalizer closer or further from the rear brakes putting correct tension on the cable, and nut #2 locks it in place. This is how my '69 has always been. Shannon's photo is correct and Terry's logic, as always, is right on.
Jeff

Thank you Jeff. You provided the clue to the correct answer, #3 in my post above.
1970 AIM UPC5 Sheet C1 shows two nuts on the spring end of the adjustment rod, like your 1969 AIM.
1971 and 1972 AIMs on UPC5 Sheet C1 show a nut on each side of the balance sleeve.
There is nothing in the revision box of 1970 or 1971 to indicate when the change took place, so I would guess the start of MY 1971. However a check of original late 1970 and early 1971 cars would be in order.
Nice going Jeff. When in doubt, read the directions.

[Paul O.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

I have seen these installed both ways 68 thru 72 in my opinion ether would be correct. But Patrick is correct on 71-72 they tend to be installed one in front and one in the on the rear.

[Justin S.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

Can anyone provide a picture of the rear cable bracket attached to the crossmember for a '70? The AIM and CSM looks as though the cable goes through the crossmember.

[Justin S.]

Re: Question on 69 parking brake cable routing

I know it's a PIA but if someone can provide a picture of the trailing edge of the rear crossmember showing the cable bracket I'd appreciate it.