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I believe that the parking brakes on the 1940 Chevy 1/2 Ton PU has two metal pieces that fasten the cable to the backing plate. My cable has only one. It fits fine with the felt gasket and fastens to the outside of the backing plate. The cable is sloppy at that point and I believe there should be a second clamp.

Is that true?

Is that part available ?

Thanks,

Mike

We will probably need some pictures to completely sort this out.

There are 2 pieces to the clamp mechanism that holds the cable to the backing plate. Each half fits around the cable and has ears that the mounting bolts go through to attach it to the plate.

Here is a picture of what I have....

Thanks,

Mike

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the picture. It confirms that you are missing the upper half of the clamp.

I’m not near my car or I would send you a picture.

One of the pictures in this blog will give you an idea of the part you need. The car and 1/2 ton brakes are very similar.

1940 Brakes

Thanks, that confirms my suspicion.

Do. You know if that part of the clamp is available?

Thanks again,

Mike

My best guess to find one is from one of who I call the real suppliers for old Chevy parts. They deal in NOS and salvage parts.

Bruce Bugay in Virginia might have one. You could try Steve at Mongo’s Garage in Missouri or Joe Mendola aka Mothertrucker in Tucson.

I did a quick check online at The Filling Station. They do have the felt seals that fit between the clamps and backing plate but I did not see the clamp.

Thanks Rusty,

I didn’t they were suppliers.

I’ll try them

Thanks,

Mike

All 3 of them have quite a interesting collection of parts. Fortunately I have had the opportunity to visit all 3.

Do you have contact info on them?

Mike

Joe: Mothertruckeraz@aol.com 520-235-2659

Bruce: bwbugay@aol.com 804-752-6036

Steve: 816-265-1462

Thanks Rusty,

Mike