Issues installing Parking Brake Cables

[70charger2006]

First off, I would like to say hello to all. I am new to the site and have kind of an interesting issue.

I am working on a 70 charger and attempting to install a new parking brake cable kit I just got from inline tube. I am running an 8 3/4 rear end with 11" rear drum brakes. After installing the new rear cables, I noticed where the two cables mount on the body bracket, the passenger side cable extends about 1" farther than the driver side.  When the front cable and equalizer bar are hooked up and the E Brake is applied, only the shorter side driver side cable engages. Only minimal pressure is applied to the passenger side due to that cable being an extra inch long. I have already measured and compared the new cables to the old cables and they are both of equal lenght.

So I am trying to figure out if I am missing something or what. Any help on this matter would rock. Thanks again.

Greg

[Shakey]

Welcome to the site!

I put new parking brake cables on my '69 from Inline Tube, but it was a long time ago.  I am sure I posted my experience here - somewhere!

If I did, I am sure I posted photos.

Using the advanced search feature, you may be able to find the thread I am referring to.

[70charger2006]

Welcome to the site!

I put new parking brake cables on my '69 from Inline Tube, but it was a long time ago.  I am sure I posted my experience here - somewhere!

If I did, I am sure I posted photos.

Using the advanced search feature, you may be able to find the thread I am referring to.

I checked it out and found one from 2006. Unfortunately it does not reference if you had any issues where the braket is on the frame rail. The only thing I saw was about the clamp that bolts onto the body above the axle housing.

So the hunt for this mystery is still underway. I notified tech support for inline tube last week and still have not been given an reply on what they think. Sometimes I wish that just one thing on this restoration would go just perfect......

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

First off welcome to the site.  You are not missing anything....the only thing missing is quality control from InLine.   I bought the same cables last year & went through the same problem.  Since my E brake doesnt get used much I just chalked it up to inferior repro parts.
If they do ever get back to you please post their answer....

[Charger-Bodie]

Its actually pretty common even on original cables. That is why they use the parts they do to even out the pull between the two . You should be fine.

[histoy]

As 1HotDaytona said, you should be fine.  Because of the design, the cables don't need to be exactly the same length.  After either one of the brake assemblies tightens, the ball end of that emergency brake cable will become the pivot point of the equalizer.  Then the other one will tighten.  The springs on the cable inside the brake drum will loosen each one, when the brake pedal is released.

[Domino]

wonder if a brake shop could crimp you a new ball on the cable.  cut the cable at the ball with a cut off wheel, slide on a new steel ball and crush it with hydraulic jaws. 
Near the coast, an offshore fishing shop might be able to fix it up.  Shark rigs are crimped onto steel braid and hold 1000s of lbs. 

If I were to fix it, I'd drill through a new steel ball with the diameter of the cable, then drill it halfway through with the larger diameter of a small barrel cable crimp.  Slide the ball on the cable small side first, add the crimp at the end then slide the ball back against the crimp so it nests inside the cavity you drilled.

[Back N Black]

My cables are the same, no issues with the P-brake.

[70charger2006]

So I should be good huh? In that case, looks like I have something to get done on the car then. Still need to adjust the rear drums again and then install and adjust the Parking Brake.

Thanks alot guys.

[tan top]

Its actually pretty common even on original cables. That is why they use the parts they do to even out the pull between the two . You should be fine.

As 1HotDaytona said, you should be fine.  Because of the design, the cables don't need to be exactly the same length.  After either one of the brake assemblies tightens, the ball end of that emergency brake cable will become the pivot point of the equalizer.  Then the other one will tighten.  The springs on the cable inside the brake drum will loosen each one, when the brake pedal is released.

yep   my original cables were the same also