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Old 03-25-2010, 12:47 PM
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Proper E-brake cable length

Anybody have any idea what the PROPER sheath and cable length are for 1991 1992 PBR brake cables? I installed these brakes 2 years ago, and have been through 3 sets of BC94264 from napa. All of them had too short sheaths, and too long of a cable. I have a final set that I'm going to send out to Madison Power Systems to have made in to the proper length, I just have no idea what it is. Anyone have an idea?
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Re: Proper E-brake cable length

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Anybody have any idea what the PROPER sheath and cable length are for 1991 1992 PBR brake cables?
There are only two lengths for PBR's: 1st design, 1434 mm and 2nd design 1460 mm. According to Ed Miller, the longer cable was designed for cars with no adjustment provision in the tunnel. I used the shorter one in my 85 because of the tunnel adjustment.

BC94264 appears to be the 1434 version according to RockAuto.

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Re: Proper E-brake cable length

i swapped a 86 disc rear into my 90 with drums . i replaced the rear two e brake cables but i think the front e brake cable is to short .what cable should i replace it with? the cable i have is non adjusting
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Re: Proper E-brake cable length

Originally Posted by obastidpaul
i swapped a 86 disc rear into my 90 with drums . i replaced the rear two e brake cables but i think the front e brake cable is to short .what cable should i replace it with? the cable i have is non adjusting
Welcome to TGO. I don't have a ready answer for you. You might consider a search as it seems to me that some members, under similar circumstances, have retro fitted both the handle and adjustment piece into their car, then used the appropriate cables (cables for an 86 in your case).

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