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Offset Trailing Arms and Stainless Parking Brake Cable Problem
As stated - take a look at the install issue below - it seems that the angle of the parking brake bracket is not correct - and the cable impacts/rubs on the trailing arm - and keep in mind that 1) the trailing arms will normally be even higher under load, and 2) the lower cable is not even secured yet (it's almost impossible to get the lower cable mount horizontal in order to slide the snap ring in place) - I read the Van Steel instructions on their offfset arm (this one was from Duntov with no manufacturer indicated) and their instructions say the SS parking brake cables will "have a sharp S bend in them" - but this isn't even a sharp S bend, it's literally rubbing on the arm. I know Van Steel recommends the rubber parking brake lines, but I'm wondering if it will be longer between mounting points as well as this does not seem to have enough length between the mount on the arm and the mount on the frame.
If you look at it, it looks like the trailing arm bracket should be at more of an angle (like 10-15 degrees more clockwise) to push the line out away from the arm. (also note the path of the cable as it goes to the small clip near the caliper mount, again further indicating it should have more of an angle.
After a ton of elbow grease and forming of the cable, I was able to configure/bend it in such a way that I believe it will work. I still stand by my comment that if the bracket was slightly adjusted, there would be zero problems or worries.
I just mounted that cable on my new VanSteel original style TAs and also had to really bend/twist/flex the cable to align it into the mounts and install the clips. Once that was done, I "played" with the cable some more to get it into a position/routing where it had freedom of movement without rubbing on anything.
I just mounted that cable on my new VanSteel original style TAs and also had to really bend/twist/flex the cable to align it into the mounts and install the clips. Once that was done, I "played" with the cable some more to get it into a position/routing where it had freedom of movement without rubbing on anything.
Paul
That's exactly what I did - and then when I really looked at the setup and the serious rigidity and the pressure it puts on the mounting points (TA bracket and the cross member bracket), I was really uncomfortable with the setup. I decided having a stainless steel parking brake was less important than having proper flex in the system, so I ran to Summit and picked up a Dorman "stock" style setup, and it's WAY better at flex, much less pressure on the brackets, BUT it still is positioned wrong on the TA. I stand by my statement that the bracket places the cable sitting on the arm, rather than pushing it out, away from the arm. So even the flexible rubber style will still be riding against the arm as it moves up and down. I actually tried positioning the cable to the outside of the brake line, but then it puts pressure on the brake line right at the brass block, and that's not good. I'll be thinking of something I can do to position the cable away from riding on the arm. Literally, if the bracket on the arm was turned just another 10-15 degrees inward, this would not be a problem.
A lot of times arm brackets are bent in doesn’t matter whose arms they are I have to bend or repair them a lot
if the bracket is in the wrong place I would cut it off at the base locate it where it works and weld it then POR 15 and paint it
I know that’s not what you want to hear but it is how things are today I could write a long list of what have to do with new parts I get in all the time
I agree with Gary, and your thoughts of the positioning of the bracket. I would also cut it off and make it correct for your application.
I would also change the brake line hose to one that has less twist and tension on it. I’m thinking shorter might be less stress and still allow full swing arm travel . Just my thoughts.
. Your build is coming along nicely.
Offset Trailing Arms and Stainless Parking Brake Cable Problem
