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Old 28-09-21, 10:22
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Default C15 4x2 emergency brake cables

I'm looking for a set of two e-brake / handbrake cables for my Chevrolet C15 4x2 15-cwt truck.

Part no. is *1799285

The cables are approximately 92.5 cm (36.4") in length.

Can anyone help?
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Old 28-09-21, 10:38
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Some pics of the original ones to compare with:

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Old 28-09-21, 12:28
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Those cables look very similar to the C8 hand brake cables. I found two NOS cables for a late nineteen thirties (spell checker) light commercial Chevy that fitted the C8 perfectly.

Maybe you could have a look on the Chevy parts web sites - Jim Carter and the others - Chevs of the 40s
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Old 28-09-21, 14:46
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https://oldchevytrucks.com/meb284.html

This is similar , might be possible to shorten it to suit the C15
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Old 28-09-21, 15:19
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If the cable above is otherwise (except for length) suitable, look for a company that manufactures control cables. When I wanted to shorten cables for the 15 cwt CMP trailer I used Aircraft Spruce https://www.aircraftspruce.com/categ.../controls.html and they were able to cut the existing cable assembly to the length I specified and swage a new ball onto the end. Naturally, if you can find a closer supplier the shipping won't hurt as much. Nothing done to aviation standards is cheap but....
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Old 29-09-21, 00:33
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Hanno,

Have you checked this thread?

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=29209

I can bring the ones I bought on Ebay and compare it with your originals so see if they would be the proper length for your C15.....than at least you know what to look out for.

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Old 29-09-21, 20:57
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Thanks Mike, Grant & Alex for the replies.

I am hoping to find a set of NOS cables, they must be on someones shelve somewhere?

I have searched at some of the listed suppliers but not found a suitable one yet.

If all fails, I will have to have a set made or adapted, possibly reusing some of the components.
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Old 30-09-21, 20:00
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I recently found a sail maker (Yacht rigging manufacturer) that can make up brake cables. The do have some ends, just not the special components. That means they can crimp the cable ends to a standard. They stock long stainless UNF threaded ends and the inner cable. This approach may not be what Hanno seeks, but may help other people.
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Hanno, see my post under the parts section.
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I was about to have a set made when Jaap Rietveld found me a set in his stock. They are a wee bit longer than the originals but have the correct ends so they will work.

He has more so contact Jaap if you need any: https://www.milweb.net/go/rietveld/

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