Inline Tube - Parking Brake Cable Installation
Common installation problems
The most common problem with cables not fitting properly is that they are
installed incorrectly or are missing hooks. The large hook mounts to the
transmission cross brace to the passenger side of the car. The small hook
locations are one on each side to the floor brace in the center of the car. For
exact location, see your maintenance or assembly manual.
Flat cable housings versus spiral wind cable housings
As in many areas of the auto industry, multiple manufacturers were used to make
brake cables. Some cable housings are flat wind in which a flat metal stock is
wound to make the cable housing. Others are a series of wires held together by
one spring wrap. Both cables are correct and function the same. Appearance is
the only difference. No factory brake cable was ever made with a black plastic
housing. Usually the longer cables are made of the
wire wrap and shorter cables of the flat wind material. Both are factory
correct; we use what is most common on that vehicle. On orders for stainless
cables, the flat housing material is not available in stainless, so they are
made using the factory correct OEM steel housing. The rest of the cable parts
are all stainless steel.
The following instruction sheets are available - just click on the
heading and the PDF will take a minute to come up. These are printable and are
great installation guides.
1967-69 GM F-body Camaro / Firebird
1970-74 GM F-body Camaro / Firebird
1975-81 GM F-body Camaro / Firebird
1965-82 GM Corvette
1964-67 GM X-Body Nova / Chevy II
1968-74 GM X-Body Nova / Chevy II
1964-67 GM A-Body Chevelle / GTO / 442 / Gran Sport
1968-72 GM A-Body Chevelle / GTO / 442 / Gran Sport
1973-77 GM A-Body Chevelle / GTO / 442 / Gran Sport
1965-66 GM B-Body Impala
1967-72 GM B-Body Impala
1967-72 GM GMC / Chevy Truck
1970-74 Mopar E-Body Cuda / Challenger No Intermediate
1970-74 Mopar E-Body Cuda / Challenger w/Intermediate
1966-70 Mopar B-Body Charger / Roadrunner / Satellite
1967-74 Mopar A-Body Dart / Duster / Demon No Intermediate
1967-74 Mopar A-Body Dart / Duster / Demon w/Intermediate
Consult your mechanic
This page is intended for use as a basic guide to help install new brake and
fuel lines. If you are unsure about any part of the installation procedure,
please consult a certified professional mechanic for assistance. Inline Tube assumes no
responsibility or liability for improperly installed lines.
Quick Tip: Parking Brake Installation
Cable Installation - Refer to the disassembly photos. There are many holes in the frame and it is impossible to remember which are the correct holes for hook mounting. If you do not have photos, many parts retailers and Inline tube sell factory assembly manuals that show in detail where each of the parts are located on the car. The manuals are available for cars such as Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, and Corvette through Inline Tube.
Sources:
Inline Tube - Brake & Fuel Lines
15066 Technology Drive
Shelby Twp, MI 48315
(586) 532-1338
