Brakes: Need parking brake cable help

[53commander]

I need the rear cable for my '53 Commander Hardtop so I looked up the part in the chassis parts book and got the correct part number. Called SI and they have that number so I ordered it. The cable looks right except for the end that goes into the backing plate. Mine is held in by a clamp with two nuts and the one they sent me is held in with a clip. I tried and it will not work. Does anyone have any idea? I called SI and they have no idea.

My set up


SI part

[Studebakercenteroforegon]

You have a '54 and later type backing plate installed on your car.

[53commander]

You have a '54 and later type backing plate installed on your car.

The cable I ordered is listed in the SI catalog as '54-'64 C and K cars and in the '53 chassis book it says '53-'55. It's part # 533065. The '53 manual shows a good picture of the set up I have.

[53commander]

Here's an old thread, same problem but no resolution.

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?35724-Need-help-with-parking-brake