Lokar e-brake cable connecting to stock pedal

[derekf]

So I've got the Lokar e-brake cable setup (specifically, the EC-80FU).

I'm sure they don't intend for it to be hooked to a stock 60s pedal, but that's what they're getting here.

The problem comes in though - the block the cables connect to is threaded as 5/16 fine; the stock GM e-brake cable is threaded as 5/16 coarse.


(picture from internet)

I think if I drill the block out and use two nuts to secure/adjust, I'll get to a point where the wrench won't fit between the cables.

What's the "proper" way to handle this - weld a fine bolt to <something> and attach that something to the coarse threads? Go ahead and drill it out? Re-tap as coarse?

[dhutton]

I’ve drilled it out and used two nuts. Box end wrench will fit or a 1/4” drive deep socket.

Don

[derekf]

Being a hack is perfectly acceptable; it's not like I'm the king of precision here.

Thank you, I'll be doing the same.

[BobinFL]

Helicoil it for the coarse thread

[JustJohn]

I had done that previously - drilled it out.