[Jacques Reed]

Hi Tony,

Glad to be of some help.

Just as a final thought on the subject; assuming 12-1/2" is the difference in the lengths for both F15 and F15-A cables the only other thing that could affect the cable pulling on the brake shoes would be the position of the Support- Brake Conduit, part Nos. 01T 2501 (right side) and 01T 2502 (left side) in the case of a F15-A. I am assuming the F15 truck uses the same part but that could be a wrong assumption.

If these are bent, or modified, the distance to the equalizer arms will be different to the designed length perhaps causing the inner cable to be "pulled" even when when the handbrake lever is fully off.

I have attached a photo of the setup of the handbrake equalizer and the conduit supports on my F15-A which may help you and others.

Cheers,