Chev C15 4x2 E-Brake Cables

[Bob Phillips]

I have some e cables available, and I think I posted them on this site previously with no positive ID made. They are of the same parentage as those listed above, but are about 46.5 inches overall length, the sheath or housing is about 34 inches and one end is threaded (clogged with grease at this point) while the other has the ball. Would it be possible to shorten the cable given the shorter housing? Food for thought.

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bob Phillips

I have some e cables available, and I think I posted them on this site previously with no positive ID made. They are of the same parentage as those listed above, but are about 46.5 inches overall length, the sheath or housing is about 34 inches and one end is threaded (clogged with grease at this point) while the other has the ball. Would it be possible to shorten the cable given the shorter housing? Food for thought.

Thanks Bob, it seems this is one of the many variations of e-brake cables. Yours has the threaded ends on one side, and a ball on the other. The ones I am looking for have a clevis on one end and a guide piece to guide it through the brake backplate.

Although it may be possible to reengineer your cables, I'd rather use NOS or have a cable manufacturer start from scratch.

[Mike K]

The hand brake on my C8 is marginally effective: similar in performance to the stock MB/GPW hand brakes ! I fitted new cables plus new brake linings with machined drums. But it could be a case of the inept mechanic rather than a design issue !