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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 05:59 PM
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brake cables???

Hey guys what length parking brake cables front and Intermediate do I need for a 1971 cutlass convertible with a big block and a turbo 400? Thanks in advance.

Old Dec 16, 2020 | 05:17 AM
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49.5" front
82.5" intermediate






Old Dec 16, 2020 | 06:13 AM
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Where do you come up with this info, work at a dealer ship? Awesome and thanks again.
Where would we be without guys like Joe, plus he is willing to share his knowledge.

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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 07:15 AM
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And, if you want nice juicy thick , correct emergency brake cables, my father-in-law makes them....
Always best to simply call me --- Craig --- 516 - 485 - 1935....

P.S. Joe P. -- I S --- the most helpful man and the greatest resource on planet Earth !!!!
Old Dec 17, 2020 | 01:11 PM
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Having a problem finding front parking brake cable 49 1/2" long number 1361417 or 1381417 hard to read. Any suggestions? Thanks

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Old Dec 17, 2020 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by oldsmobilejim
Having a problem finding front parking brake cable 49 1/2" long number 1361417 or 1381417 hard to read. Any suggestions? Thanks
It's 1381417.

Raybestos BC92407 is 50.1" long. The ends and the sheath are the correct size for your car, so it bolts right in. The extra 0.6" of cable length won't matter - you have to adjust the cable with the threaded section anyway. No, RockAuto doesn't list it correctly. I'm shocked...
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Thank you
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