Parking Brake Equalizer Again

[Rick R.]

The 1967 JG refers to the parking brake cable equalizer as "an INVERTED U shaped natural finish equalizer." Being very astute despite my 62 years, I take this to mean that the open side of the equalizer is supposed to face the floor. I searched other threads on this subject, and it was more confusing than enlightening. Statements were made that ( I'm paraphrasing) "On 67's and up, the open side faces the roof", and "the 67 AIM shows the open side facing the roof, but everyone knows it faces the floor." So, judges, what is the proper installation? Open side down makes more sense as far as water/mud/corrosion issues, but it seems to look better open side up. Thanks for your expertise.

Rick

[Donald A.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

Well in my '67 6th Edition Judging Guide (I don't have the newest edition) where it describes the parking brake engagement system on page 198 it also provides this photo...

[Rick R.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

Well in my '67 6th Edition Judging Guide (I don't have the newest edition) where it describes the parking brake engagement system on page 198 it also provides this photo...

Don, is that shiny cable showing facing down as it goes through the equalizer, or a reflection of the equalizer itself? I'm not sure. I have the 6th and 7th editions, and have seen this picture. To my eye, this 6th edition version looks like the open end is facing the roof, and that I'm seeing a reflection off the metal in the center part of the equalizer. The seventh edition uses the same picture, but to me that version appears to have been doctored. The center part of the equalizer looks whiter like the cable. Another reason for my original post. Thanks for posting this.

Rick.

[Gene M.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

My experience taking apart old original stuff indicates the photo shown has the sheet metal equalizer up side down. But do note the two nuts are assembled correctly one locking against the other. Also the plastic pulley bolt direction is assembled correctly.

The seat mount bolts are correct for 67 without pointed ends on threads.

[Joe R.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

The equalizer positioned like the picture was only delivered to yankee states so the dirt and salt would rot the cable. Those GM engineers were so clever.

JR

[Greg W.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

Gene, I am not sure about the 67 aim, but the 66 aim shows the two nuts one on each side of the equalizer. I would think to keep the equalizer from sliding on the threaded rod ?
Greg

[Rick R.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

Gene, I am not sure about the 67 aim, but the 66 aim shows the two nuts one on each side of the equalizer. I would think to keep the equalizer from sliding on the threaded rod ?
Greg

Greg, the 67 JG makes a comment that they changed it from one nut on each side to both in the rear in approximately March of 67. Hope this helps.

Rick

[Rick R.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

I'll go ahead and admit that I have yet to purchase an AIM. So... which way DOES the 67 AIM say the equalizer open side faces? Below is a link to the thread I mentioned in my first post. It indicates the 67 Aim shows it open side towards the ceiling. If this is true, do I follow the AIM or not??? The JG is confusing, because as I mentioned, it refers to "an inverted U" , but then has the picture that Donald Anderson posted. Thanks.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...end-UP-or-DOWN


Rick

[Leif A.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

Rick,
This is from the new, 7th edition '67 TIM&JG...in color. Read the paragraph above the picture for the answer to your "nuts" question.

[Rick R.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

Rick,
This is from the new, 7th edition '67 TIM&JG...in color. Read the paragraph above the picture for the answer to your "nuts" question.

Hi Leif. I do have the 7th addition. What do you make of the paragraph above the photo where it describes the equalizer as an "INVERTED U"? To me, the word inverted would mean open side facing the floor. This would contradict the photo. What am I missing?
The "Nuts" question was from Greg Welsh. Thanks for helping out.

Rick

[Joe L.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

The 1967 JG refers to the parking brake cable equalizer as "an INVERTED U shaped natural finish equalizer." Being very astute despite my 62 years, I take this to mean that the open side of the equalizer is supposed to face the floor. I searched other threads on this subject, and it was more confusing than enlightening. Statements were made that ( I'm paraphrasing) "On 67's and up, the open side faces the roof", and "the 67 AIM shows the open side facing the roof, but everyone knows it faces the floor." So, judges, what is the proper installation? Open side down makes more sense as far as water/mud/corrosion issues, but it seems to look better open side up. Thanks for your expertise.

Rick

Rick------

The equalizer was not natural finish. It was phosphate finished.

The open side faces UP.

[Leif A.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

Hi Leif. I do have the 7th addition. What do you make of the paragraph above the photo where it describes the equalizer as an "INVERTED U"? To me, the word inverted would mean open side facing the floor. This would contradict the photo. What am I missing?
The "Nuts" question was from Greg Welsh. Thanks for helping out.

Rick

Rick,
Facing the floor of the car NOT the floor of the garage

[Jack M.]

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The JG is confusing, because as I mentioned, it refers to "an inverted U" , but then has the picture that Donald Anderson posted.

I agree that the photo and description seem totally opposite. This is a regular U, while this would be an INVERTED U: ∩
If the open part faced upward (as in the photo), why use the INVERTED U terminology?

[Gene M.]

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The “U” in the photo is not assembled correctly. The nuts are assembled correctly. I do not believe the manual on nuts positioned on each side of the U is correct. I’ve not seen that on original unmolested cars. Even my September 66 build car had both nuts locking the position of the U on one side. Think about it a nut in the forward position would serve no purpose. The reason for two nuts is to lock one against the other to maintain position of the U brace.

Never say never as far as what persons have on the show field. It is possible to have parts leave the factory differing from the norm. But we are looking at TYPICAL production GM practice. Understand the manual photos are for reference and may have parts assembled under one’s interpretation of what was done. Correct or not it is only a reference so don’t expect everything to be perfect.

[Rick R.]

Re: Parking Brake Equalizer Again

Rick,
Facing the floor of the car NOT the floor of the garage

Leif, you got me on that one buddy!