How is the LS1 rear brake cable set-up coming along? I so want to get started on mine....

 

 

Hey there...no progress on the cable this week, I hope to move the car onto the carport and take the final measurements this weekend and get the cables moving on Monday or Tuesday.

FYI to others interseted, I'm having true bolt on LS1 conversion cables made so there will be no modifications needed to get them to install correctly, work well and work right. The first cables will be specifically for the earlier, pre-'90 cars like Mark's that have e-brake cable adjustment in the trans tunnel. I'll do another set for the later '90-92 cars when I can, hopefully not too long after these are made.

Ed

 

 

As an update on these bolt in conversion cables, I just got off the phone with the manufacturer of the cables and will be sending my test pair to them tomorrow and hope to have the new cables back soon.

Mark, want to be a guinea pig for the first set?

Ed

 

Hell yeah! How much are they gonna run?

 

I don't know yet but they should keep in line with a replacement set. If my dimentions are right and they work as I hope they will, I'll have 10-15 sets made and this will lower the overall cost. I hope they will come in the $25-30 each range but the ease of install benefit will be worth it I'm sure.

Ed

 

I sent you a PM Ed!

 

Count me in for a pair too!!

 

Will do..while we're at it, who else would be interested in a set of true bolt in LS1 rear disc conversion e-brake cables?

Ed

 

I need a price for front LS1 stuff Ed so you can more than likely count me in too. just pm me thx

 

Ed, i would definitely be interested in a set of those cables for the late '80s set-up(adjuster in tranny tunnel)

when do you think they will be available?

 

I'm still in I PM'd you months ago and you told me you'ld get back to me when there ready. Question: I have a 1990 Camaro and at first I had the ebrake adjuster in the tunnel, but about a year and a half ago I had my rearend changed out with an 87 iroc. Well right now as I write my rearend is at Hooper's(California Rearend Specialist) getting a complete rebuild. With that said when I got under the car to remove the cables from the adjuster to get the rear off I noticed I no longer have the adjuster. What do you think happened? I also remember not having tension when I pull the ebrake lever and told myself(prior to knowing I have no adjuster) that one of these days I'd get under there and tighten the cable. I really never use it, but I'd like to know I have it when I need it.

 

Yes I did and I will get with you as I said I would, Mark also got with me months ago on this request. These cables have been on my to-do list for about a year but as with other things my schedule got pushed a little and I'm finally getting to them. I'm trying my best fellas and I'll get with you all when the cables are a go.

I was going to ask you about your adjuster assembly, funny you should mention it. I know that '90 is the swapover year on the adjustment in the trans tunnel...so you are saying that you don't have the long adjuster bolt on the park lever cable? You should just have a piece of steel that the cables attach to, right? If that is so, then '90 is right and you don't have the provision for adjustment under there, the cables need to be one length and that's why I will also have to make a second design to fit cars such as yours. Are you able to take any measurements under there without a big inconvenience?

Ed
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Hopefully the cables will be done in a week, then allow a week to verify I got them right, then we're a go. I'll place an order for 10-15 pair depending on demand.

PM sent.

Ed

 

really? Count me in for a set for my 91 when you get em made for that model!

 

Ed, definitely want them. i just bought my LS1 rear this week so these would be really great.

 

Count me in for a set too! With winter coming, I may just need them.

 

Ed, im down for a set of the cables too. My car is an 89 so i have the adjustor. Could you PM me once they r all set so i could send you the money for em.
matt

 

Ed Count me in for a set thanks

 

Any advantage of the LS1 rear setup over a 12" PBR stock type setup? May want to get the cables if I decide to do something different for the rear.

 

Put me down for a pair. My car is a '88. thanks Ed.

 

hey ed, just got brake lines from you, i could use a set of those fancy custom cables too, they would probably make my life a little easier. let me know when you get them made

 

Will do, your lines are shipping tomorrow. I'm making a list of guys who need cables and will post it when they're done.

Thanks!

Ed

 

I need ebrake ls1 cables for an 86.

 

so Ed, any news on cables?

 

Vendor was closed for the holiday weekend, I'll check on Monday.

Ed

 

I checked with them on Friday and they told me they were finalizing my quote....whatever that means. I'll let you guys know when I know.

Ed

 

 

I got a message from them on Friday (12-8) that they had my quote ready but I was busy with other things..I'll call them on Monday to finalize it. At least they have them ready to go. I'll get them to Mark as soon as I can. When they arrive I'll post up a new thread with pics and ask you guys to verify if you want a set, I think we've got quite a few of you interested.

Ed

 

Very cool Ed, I'm chompin' at the bit!

 

sweet !! cant wait, ill take 1

 

it would be so cool to have these when i insall my rear end.

 

Well $%*(#(&*&^#%@# !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just got off the phone with the vendor and they can't make them. Their parts won't work with what we need and they don't have anything close to what is on the GM cables. Looks like we'll have to go another route. Their website specifically states that they "can make custom cables for any application." and I just proved that wrong.

BUT.....I have already found another vendor and will be calling them in a minute to get the ball rolling again but now it looks like the cables won't be ready until the new year. Again, I'll keep you posted.

Ed

 

 

aww poo, i was getting all excited there for a bit, was getting ready to start the conversion. looks like it gets put off a little further. oh well its cold here and id rather do it when its warm anyway..

keep us up to date ed!

 

Cables are at the new vendor already.

Ed

 

 

 

when can i get a set.im tired of using a brick to stop my car form rolling plus it doesnt look good with the ladies when i have to run out and remove a brick

 

Hopefully not too long, we'll see what the new vendor has to say. I'll put you on the list and they should be done close to the new year.

I know this delay in getting the cables finished is probably longer than a lot of you would like but such is the case in custom parts. I assure you all I'll get them in the market just as soon as I can and you'll be very happy with them.

Ed

 

i got my fingers crossed.

thanks for doing this ed,

 

eb if you pull this off ill let you have my wife for a night,heck if you pull this off ill make it a week.maybe i can get some sleep that way

 

Now THAT'S motivation! Got pics?

Ed

 

 

you must stop and ask yourself 2 questions,1-how babd does he really want these cables to give up his wife? or 2-how bad can she be that hes so willing to give her up for a lousy e brake cable?

 

that's why he wants pics first

 

almost finished with my ls1 swap... waiting on e-brake cables...about to rig something that may be hazardous to my health and of others...any new news ed? please...for the sake of others...

 

No news yet, I'll check in with them.

Ed

 

Hi Ed,

I 'm also intrested in the Cables (89 Car). So put me on the List for a pair!!!!!
Wrote to you a few Days ago by PM.

 

i'm installing a moser 9 inch in my 92 RS with a disc brake set up from a 2002 Z28. are these e-brake cables and brake hoses what i will need?