eBrake Handle Cable?

Where can I find an eBrake cable that goes from the handle back to the lever? Mine snapped. I can find the ebrake cables that go from the lever to the brakes, but not the 1st piece. Is it possibly this Dorman Parking Brake Cables C92308 cable?

Hello I Have the same problem I am trying to re hook up the Ebrake and am missing the front cable for my first GEN GMC and I cant find one. I am thinking get one from a 71-91 full-size Chevy van and use the one end for the lever and cut the other and re connect it with a cable clamp?? If you find more than one can you let me know. THANKS. ..................................JOEVAN................................................

Will do

Tie a knot in it if it is broken in the cable section,,,,,

Lol. I'm gonna pull it off tomorrow and see what it looks like. Gotta dude downtown Memphis made me custom throttle cables for my motorcycle when I put 16" apes on. Maybe he can make these too.

I found the correct part number over on vcvc.org

front e-brake cable

ac delco part number 18P2312

https://acdelcooutlet.com/index.php/durastop/18p2312.html

This is listed for 67-70 (2nd gen) vans, but I think they will work for 1st gen also

Awesome! I just joined that site yesterday but haven't had much time to poke around.

Well I tried to order the cable unless I did something wrong it could not process my order it said try back later so I will keep trying a little Leary about the foreign writing tho but I don't have too many options thanks kool krispy and if it does not work on my first GEN I will sell it to ndjarrett now I am going to the virtual van run I need a break from reality. SEE YA ................JOE VAN...........................

I think the "Help" section at most of the big box parts stores and I'm sure most any parts store carries the "universal" cables which usually have the ball end crimped like factory and the other end with a screw on stop. Then after you're sure you've got just the right length just cut the unused end of the cable. All in case you can't get a stock cable in a reasonable time. Good luck!

Thanks we do A lot of business with CAR QUEST AUTO and I never thought of them since it is just A cable with no housing. If they don't have it I am sure they can get it. The most important part is the ball that fits in the handle I will call tomorrow after I measure the length. Thanks Chevy Van Man 1 for the GOOD IDEA........JOE VAN..........

I have the same problem, and I tried to get the Delco part. After a month, they finally tell me (can't remember vendor) that it is no longer sold by Delco. So, Don is probably joking about a knot but what I did was go to Home Depot and get the smallest cable clamps they had. I made a loop, then used all three clamps to make sure it was secure. Then I connected that to the bracket with a length of chain and a threaded link. It works for now. Mine was busted near the rear bracket. If yours is busted near the middle you might have to be creative to keep the clunky repair from interfering with other linkages under the van.

I plan to take the cable and handle in to a sail boat rigger as soon as I locate one (benefit of living near a harbor) and I'm sure they can duplicate the little ball and the threaded piece at the bracket.

I took mine to a Super Cycle here in Memphis and had him create the cable with the ball end. Then I just drilled a hole in a bolt to attach to the lever on the frame (just like a hand brake on a bicycle). But I still have the original end to the cable that I may try to drill out someday and reuse.

Lol! Well, unfortunately mine broke at the 1st wheel...knot would not work for me.

A couple of loops in the cable to shorten it sure makes sense but I wouldn't have thought you could get away with tying a regular rope type knot in it. That would have saved me a couple of bucks on the clamps though.

And that is a good idea taking it to a cycle shop to make up a new one.