Parking Brake cable question

[Batchainpuller]

The front cable on my '70 f250 2wd is shot. Napa has a part available but not for heavy duty (which mine is) and Dennis Carpenter doesn't list a difference. Is there any? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[kaptnkaos]

Hey Batchainpuller

I haven't seen a source for new ones, but they do come upon ebay sometimes.

KaptnKA S

[Joshpow]

Never heard of a difference in e-brake cables. If it fits one 250 your year I would think it is the same for all of them. However, if its like finding rear cables for my 67, good luck. Noone had the right length. I found identical ones with a shorter cable from the housing to the truck, so I got one and spliced the cables with multiple cable clamps. So far so good. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[Rjames]

Orielly Auto Parts

Left and right rear for $60, Hope this helps

[fordman]

measure it.

[Batchainpuller]

Ok Fordman, from ball to end of threaded end is approx 90". Housing measurement is a bit more difficult as it's a bit unwound and cinched 20" or so from ball end retaining clip. My best guess is about 74" for housing taking the bad spot into account.

[fordman]

all of my f100 cables are 80 inches ball to ball. i hope that helps.