millican Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 My 720 didn't pass inspection recently. The reason: parking brake won't hold. I look and the cable is frayed under the dash. The only times I've found some place that sells a front cable, the order ended up getting canceled because they didn't actually have the front cable. Does anyone know where to find one or whether or not something else would work? 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Wanted ad, in the classifieds. 2 Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Have you tried a Nissan dealer? 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 eBay? RockAuto? Nissan? Junk yard? 3 Quote Link to comment
millican Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 I tried RockAuto, nissanpartsdeal.com, and some others. I'll check the want ads section. Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Is the front cable the same across all the chassis versions? Only the rear cables changed length? 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=908855&cc=1210239&jnid=362&jpid=16 1 Quote Link to comment
millican Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Thanks flatcat19. I tried RockAuto (and again just now). Both times the same thing happens after I try to buy the part. I get a message saying: "WAGNER Part # BC123067 is not currently available and has been removed from your shopping cart". I don't know if the front lengths are different. I'll keep looking. Thanks again guys. Edit: Searching for Wagner BC123067 did turn up the part on Amazon. I won't get another magnet with an old car on it, but I'm fine with that. :-) 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 And everyone here thinks I'm just a big ol' meanie that doesn't ever help anybody. 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 The 2wd are all the same length but the 4x4 and diesel are different part numbers. 1 Quote Link to comment
MattC280Z Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I have an '82 Long bed Heavy Duty 2WD, is it the same length for me too? any 2WD? 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I would think so as the frame lengths happen behind the cab. This is where the main cable splits into two for the rear wheels. Longer frame has longer rear cables. 2 Quote Link to comment
MattC280Z Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I would think so as the frame lengths happen behind the cab. This is where the main cable splits into two for the rear wheels. Longer frame has longer rear cables. So the back two are the ones that have different lengths? Its probably safe to say any longed 2WD will work right? Rock auto has them in several part #s that say "up to 11/81" what changed during this that caused them to be different after? these are the cheaper ones, so if i can use them i will. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 That is about the time the 720 went to self adjusting brakes.??? 1 Quote Link to comment
mxmikie Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wagner-BC123067-Premium-Brake-Cable-Front-Parking-Brake-Cable-New-/322453001462?hash=item4b13b254f6:g:iP0AAOSwSlBYySUp&vxp=mtr 1 Quote Link to comment
MattC280Z Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wagner-BC123067-Premium-Brake-Cable-Front-Parking-Brake-Cable-New-/322453001462?hash=item4b13b254f6:g:iP0AAOSwSlBYySUp&vxp=mtr $1,000 for some wire? 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Troll post. If Nissan has one they are $155 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 $1,000 for some wire? Atleast it's free shipping.... 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1982,720+pickup,2.2l+l4,1210239,brake+&+wheel+hub,parking+brake+cable,1696 Quote Link to comment
TheProtoSmith Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Has anyone figured out if the 2Door will work? If its just a bit too long I’m sure I can get cleaver to take up the slack. Part# C93552 Is supposed to fit 2wd and has the right connectors. I’m this close to custom Fabbing one up, I’m a mill/lathe operator (not skilled enough to call myself a machinist) I took a gamble and got one of the EBay 3 brake line kits that was gaurenteed to fit. Surprise! They don’t the sheathing is way too short, but the cables are about the right length I live in co so exposed breaklines are a no no. I would rather spend the money to buy the kit than the machine time and a cable from an extended f150 to chop up and make the right length. Any info would be great 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 The cable is not unlike a bicycle hand brake cable. Length doesn't matter unless too short. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheProtoSmith Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Soooooooo is that a yes? If the 2wd variant is longer I can make it work but the front cable assembly uses the sheathing as a lever to activate the rear right tire. If I used the eBay cables they I would only get one wheel parking brake. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Length shouldn't matter, just tie it up out of the way. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stinky Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Napa....they make cables...even easier for them if ur housing is still good. They also make ac and ps hoses. I finally found a rear cable for my 720. About 2 weeks earlier then when I found it, I was a Napa trying to buy one. I dont remember what I went back to Napa for, but the last time the counter guy says that we make them...I kept my mouth shut. But, why the heck didnt the counter guy tell me that 2 weeks ago 2 Quote Link to comment
TheProtoSmith Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 @Stinky Omg what? which store the couple that i have called say they don't but thats great to know. Thanks so much for the lead. 1 Quote Link to comment
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