Does Emergency Brake Cable Bracket Need Removed To Install 5TH Wheel Rails on 2018 Silverado 1500?
Updated 06/09/2024 | Published 06/02/2024
Question:
I am installing Reese 50064-58 fifth wheel brackets on a 2018 silverado 1500 6.5ft bed. Can you please confirm if I am to remove the e brake bracket on the drivers side? And what do i then do with the e brake cables. The e brake bracket bolt head doesnt allow the trailer bracket to get close enough to the frame for the spacer bars to take up the space. Please advise. Cheers Ron
asked by: Ron E
Expert Reply:
I do not see in the installation instructions for the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Kit # RP50064-58 any mention of having to remove an emergency/parking brake cable bracket for your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500. The only note I see refers to a bracket for the electrical connection for trailer brakes going to the 7-way. If you are having difficulties with some part and the 5th wheel brackets please send me an image of this so I can better understand your exact issue.
