trouble with e brake cable

[ttscooks10]

hi,i have a 98 extended cab 4x4.the ebrake cables at both rear tires were rusted up and stuck tight in the conduit.i bought both new ones and installed them in the brake shoes.i go to atatch them to the intermediate cable and its about 2"from atatching to it.the old cable hung down about 2-3" .not sure whats going wrong.old and new cables are same length.appreciate any help.

 

[ttscooks10]

does any one have pics of how the cables hook together?is there any type of adjuster?

 

[bobbywalter]

the pedal is in the full release position and you have yanked all you can yank?

 

[ttscooks10]

yea.gonna try it again.might have to try vise grips or something to get hold of it better

 

[ttscooks10]

finally got it.vicegrips and a ratchet strap.works great.