Parking Brake Cable Coupler?

[VtheGNMan]

Can someone shoot a picture of the parking brake cable coupler where the front cable joins to the back cable? Not the free hanging bracket that joins the 2 rear axle cables but where the front cable from the parking brake pedal attaches to and connects to the cable coming from the rear of the car. Should be under the drivers side door.
Just cannot find a picture of this and no vendors seem to sell this coupler. I'm sure I could come up with something if I knew what it looked like.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[vader87]

ACDelco GM Original Equipment 15714661

http://www.ebay.com/itm/222077474325?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[VtheGNMan]

Thanks Vader! I'd still like to see it in place if someone could but this gives me what I need and where to get it!

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

I will take photos tonight when I get home. I will post here as well as text.

 

[VtheGNMan]

Thanks George. Photos to my phone are hit and miss so just go ahead and post up here and don't worry about texting them. Thanks!

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

ACDelco GM Original Equipment 15714661

http://www.ebay.com/itm/222077474325?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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The above are pictured with the insertion slot facing down.
The crimped cable ends are inserted in the center larger opening and slid to the ends one at a time. It looks to be made of spring steel and are a wedge fit. The folded in section at the ends keep the cable ends from pulling through.

 

[VtheGNMan]

Thanks George!

 

[vader87]

It can be a pain in the Arse to get the cables in there. They do make a tool IF needed....

 

[VtheGNMan]

Good to know! I have the coupler ordered so will try to get it all tied together when I get it.
Another question though. The front cable from the pedal has a long spring on the end that would tie into this coupling. Where is that spring going or pressing against to give it tension???

 

[TRICKSIXPA]

Word to the wise don't use the couplers in the help section. Get the Acdelco ones they work much better the aftermarket ones are way too tight and break if you force them!


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[1986 Buick GX1]

This is the spring and spring cup assembled. The spring cup has a slot in the side to put it on the cable, the spring goes inside the cup to keep it centered and locked on the cable.

There is a nub crimped on the cable that keeps the spring cup in place and the spring compressed.

 

[VtheGNMan]

Perfect! Thanks George!
Thank you everyone for chiming in!