1973 Comet Parking Brake

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  1. hpmccloud

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    We've about got the brakes all done and looked over the parking brake and found they cut the rear cables on both sides and the front area looks like it's missing a lot of stuff. Nothing happens at all when we pull the parking brake lever.

    I've been trying to find good documentation on it so we can make sure we pick up all the parts necessary for it. We already have 2 rear cables, but we're also not sure if they are the right fit for the car.

    If anybody could help me find some good pictures or give me some insight on the parts we need I would appreciate it very much!

    So far on Melvin's I've found: Front parking brake cable is only for 70-72 and 75-77. They have an equalizer 70-77, connector 70-74, cable idler 70-74, equalizer rod (only for 70-71?), pulley 71-75, ratchet pawl 71-75, ratchet pawl spring 71-75, and they also have a "parking brake cable rear cable idler "brkt" (bracket?)" that welds to the floor pan it says.

    Thanks for any help :)
     
  2. jtown77

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    I don't have the documentation for the 73, however I do have most of the under car stuff for a 75. If you find it fits your application, it's yours.
     
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