1952-59 Ford Need Front and Middle brake cable for my 56 Ford Victoria

Hi,

Today I visited my car and was told that the front and the middle section. of my brake cable is missing actually by mistake I. only purchased the rear side, the mechanic told me that I need to buy the front and there. is middle section from middle to rear so basically I need two parts of the cable as long as with the pulley. part or whatever is called in the. place where he points his finger can you please tell me what I need to buy please.

Thanks

 

Hi,

I do not know why but I am having a hard time sourcing the parts for the front and middle cable, and the****embly I already have the rear cables, can someone know and share the links please.

 

CONCOURS PARTS & ACCESSORIES (parts123.com)
You should check this out too, lots of info to help you from a member here.
50's Ford Restoration Files (Digital Download) | hotrodreverend

 

CASCO- the TBird parts suppliers lists the following items"
2A602, 2628, 2A605, 2091,
Tee Bird Products in PA also list these parts as the same for Birds and sedans.

These are for Tbirds (55-57) and should be the same for sedans., but I am not positive on this.

You might find a replacement for the 73931 at an hardware store - it's just a pin

 

Thank you I am wondering if I could use another cars parts or a new made part I do not know if it fits such as 1968 Mustang for example.

 

Do you think I could use another cars emergency brake setup like 1968 mustang for example or another car ?

 

I have found this, and it says it fits but I do not know if this is the front and middle part.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3259076373...9+COycIwqBv1P278btXmyHcESL|tkp:Bk9SR-izk_7VYw

 

I doubt it, but I don't know for sure.. The stock 56 front cable is available, not too expensive and the hardware isn't too bad either. In the long run, I think you would be better off using the 56 parts.

As was mentioned, there is no middle cable.

 

By the way I use an 9" at the rear end with disc brakes so in this case should I buy a kit for 9"

 

This changes the whole dynamic's - Do you know what the rear end is out of and does it have factory discs or is a a disc conversion ?

 

Hi,

Actually almost 10 years ago I purchased the rear end disc kit it for my 1968 Mustang, I bought it from Rod&Customs, Part Number: RC 131.
https://rcmotorsportsinc.com/product/rc-131-bolt-on-rear-disc-conversion-kit/
I purchased the rear end as a second hand. It did not have original discs.

 

Here are some diagrams from a 1955 Ford Shop Manual - the 56 will be the same. I do not know what all you have but it sounds like you are just now purchasing the pull cable, equalizer cable, etc. Do you have the lever in the diagram that attaches to the frame mount in your photo?

IMG_3385 by danman55 posted Apr 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM

IMG_3386 by danman55 posted Apr 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM

 

If this place where you originally got the conversion kit is still in business, you might want to ask them for parts. Looking at the ends of the rear cables they look a lot like what a stock 56 looks like. I wonder if the stock 56 cable will work?

What is the problem - old cables trash or didn't you ever connect the parking brake ?

 

No there was not any cable to start off, I purchased the front and already have the rear now I need the middle section I think it is called the lever I guess.

 

Hi,

I purchased the front cable as well, I already had the rear ones, but the problem is I cannot find the bracket, equalizer rod, equalizer lever and etc

These parts, has any of you know where can I find them, this is the last part that I need to finish my car.

 

Concours has the equalizer rod, probably other parts too. I didn't look them all up.
CONCOURS PARTS & ACCESSORIES (parts123.com)

 

or try Control Cables. They custom made mine to order.stainless. Fortunately, I had a '57 forum member who had already done the identical rear disc swap and had Control Cables make what he needed. That made it easy for me, just gave them my friend's invoice number. That was all he needed to duplicate the cables. I had them in Texas in just 3 or 4 ays.
www.controlcables.com

 

Sorry, I went back and reread your posts, and just realized the cables are not what you're looking for.

 

Hi,

Thanks, but I can ask them maybe they have something similar.

 

Thanks I will check what they have.

 

Here is a diagram of the 65- 73 parking break. The middle cable you probably need is the 2A635 cable. More likely a Mustang pats store will have it. You will need the connectors shown at the junction of the back and middle cable.

 

Well I found one for mustang but I do not know if I could make it work maybe with some adjustments, what do you say.

https://buyacp.com/parts/parking-brake-equalizer-kit-fm-eb005k/

 

Hi,

Everyone, it is clear that the following parts are not available, searched almost everywhere but without luck

1) Equalizer Lever.
2) Equalizer Lever Nut
3) Equalizer Rod
4) And the half moon shaped part that goes in the equalizer rod.

Therefore I could use another cars****embly parts, can this be another car like chevy same years do you think this could work ?

 

The Thunderbird parts would seem to be the closest to a sedan and CASCO shows all the parts No idea if they are in stock. 54-56 Fords parts should all be the same.

 

check with Bob Owens @ Owens Salvage in Wellington, Texas. Bob is a top provider on the Hamb. Big yard, only '72 (?) and older

 

Thanks a lot I will try them

 

www.owenssalvage.com
I should have posted that .com yesterday. Bob is a friend of Jeff Norwell, and they were both friends of Larry Grillett of Childress. Larry was a big-time collector of '56 Fords, and I know Bob got alot of '56 stuff at auction after Larry passed away.

 

Thank you very much indeed, yesterday I contacted them and today they returned to tell me that they have the part, so the last missing part of the puzzle has been found, thanks a lot.

 

Awesome, Glad I could be helpful.