Parking Brake Cable Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**tim71** · 02-22-2020, 07:17 PM

On my K1500 the parking brake cable hook located on the passenger side near the fuel line area is actually touching the metal fuel line. There are no other holes in frame nearby, so I believe I'm using the proper hole. I'm curious what the proper length of this hook should be? I have a hook that is a little shorter(photo attached), but it also touches the fuel line. The parking brake hook is touching the fuel line, not the vent line. The next hook is towards the front of the truck and is a longer hook, this longer hook turns the cable toward the adjusting hardware/bolt and nut. Any info or photos would be appreciated.

notsolo · 02-22-2020, 09:00 PM

I Could be wrong Tim, I think my 72 K5 Blazer had a longer rod, on the passenger side.. about 8"......From Iron Caine...Post 140.... .....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=786335&page=6

**tim71** · 02-22-2020, 11:12 PM

Do you have a photo of the next parking brake hook that is farther down the frame. I have the same length hook as you do in the location shown in your photo. Also, you won't have fuel and vent lines exiting your Blazer like a truck has. Thank you your info and help.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-23-2020, 04:23 AM

This is off a 71 SWB, 2WD. Your first pick looks very familiar less that hook.

02-22-2020, 07:17 PM	#1
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,079	Parking Brake Cable Question On my K1500 the parking brake cable hook located on the passenger side near the fuel line area is actually touching the metal fuel line. There are no other holes in frame nearby, so I believe I'm using the proper hole. I'm curious what the proper length of this hook should be? I have a hook that is a little shorter(photo attached), but it also touches the fuel line. The parking brake hook is touching the fuel line, not the vent line. The next hook is towards the front of the truck and is a longer hook, this longer hook turns the cable toward the adjusting hardware/bolt and nut. Any info or photos would be appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold) 2004 Corvette Z06 CE

02-22-2020, 09:00 PM	#2
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,454	Re: Parking Brake Cable Question I Could be wrong Tim, I think my 72 K5 Blazer had a longer rod, on the passenger side.. about 8"......From Iron Caine...Post 140.... .....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=786335&page=6 Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605 Last edited by notsolo; 02-22-2020 at 09:10 PM.

02-22-2020, 11:12 PM	#3
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,079	Re: Parking Brake Cable Question Do you have a photo of the next parking brake hook that is farther down the frame. I have the same length hook as you do in the location shown in your photo. Also, you won't have fuel and vent lines exiting your Blazer like a truck has. Thank you your info and help. __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold) 2004 Corvette Z06 CE

02-23-2020, 04:23 AM	#4
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,160	Re: Parking Brake Cable Question This is off a 71 SWB, 2WD. Your first pick looks very familiar less that hook. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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