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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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Parking Brake cables

having a hard time finding a set of brake cables for a 93 D350 Club Cab. Measured from center of front hub to center of rear and got 149 inches. I cant find that option on any of the parts sites I have found. All that is listed is 131, 135 and 159 inch wheelbases. Don't really want to go the junkyard route on brake parts...
Any ideas on where I can find them?
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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Ford and Dodge park-brake cables are identical.

If you can't find what you want under Dodge, look at what is offered for Ford.

As long as they reach, it doesn't hurt if they are longer/shorter than the originals.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BearKiller

Ford and Dodge park-brake cables are identical.

If you can't find what you want under Dodge, look at what is offered for Ford.

As long as they reach, it doesn't hurt if they are longer/shorter than the originals.
Really? thats cool, I ran into this the other day, Napa dont carry the 131 WB front cable anymore, should I just ask for the same year and everything?
93 dodge 2WD 5speed diesel Standard cab = 93 FORD 2wd 5speed diesel standard cab im assuming?
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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Really? thats cool, I ran into this the other day, Napa dont carry the 131 WB front cable anymore, should I just ask for the same year and everything?
93 dodge 2WD 5speed diesel Standard cab = 93 FORD 2wd 5speed diesel standard cab im assuming?


I know they are the same from 1980 to 1986, maybe on up into the early nineties.

Have them show you one, before buying, just to be sure.

Both Ford and Dodge used Dana 60, 70, and 80 rear axles, and the brakes, hubs, everything should be the same.

A lot of parts even cross over between the different size Danas.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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I would expect the front cables to be different.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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I may be confused .

Are we talking about the two cables that go to the backing-plates; or, are we talking about the one that goes from the pedal in the cab??

Once clear of the cab, that cable can be easily made to any length.

Just get one that fits the cab and make it longer.
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