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Quincy56
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 Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject: Anyone ever replaced a parking brake cable? |
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Seems the ones in our car is really rusted into the housing...
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idanity
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i just now came in from adjusting mine.
i had the 10mm wrench on the table for 2 days, and got home, before i kicked off my shoes, adjusted them down to stop at 5 clicks...
but haven't changed out the cables yet. i did dial them in last year when i did the rotors/brakes
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Quincy56
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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I cut one side so I could spray it inside, now I'm grabbing what is left with vise grips.
Here is a pic of what is left on one side, arrow shows where I think it should come apart
And of the same end of a good cable.
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idanity
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x-2 on the kroil.
but, out of ignorance, what is the plastic looking cable made of  is it a guide
i sure wish our cables were hydraulic, took me a whilel to get it dialed in, and my cables are good...
how did yours just fail , (both, or 1 side at a time)
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cmcon98
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:18 am Post subject: |
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When you get the cables out, I'd clean that rust off the underbody with a wire wheel, making sure to get off any loose paint or undercoat. Then paint any exposed areas with POR-15 before you install your new cables. Put some Lubro-Moly copper anti seize paste on the old cables where they fit into the holders. This should protect your car and keep the new cables working smoothly.
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Quincy56
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:25 am Post subject: |
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They failed because the rubber housing was cracked allowing water into the cable and then rust and corrosion. Also I think the rubber housing is essential for proper operation.
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Quincy56
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Ok, I got them replaced....
Here is the part I had to remove to be able to drill them out. 
Here is why I was replacing them... Old cable...
And the bit where I drilled it...
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Wow John... VERY impressive! How did you lower that WHOLE subframe with the diff attached??? It must weigh a ton as a single unit!!!
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Quincy56
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I use a jack under the diff. It is heavy, but I can slide it around by myself, and pick it up with two people.
Easier than taking everything apart, IMHO.
Replacing some hard brake lines, hoses, and bushings before it goes back in...
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idanity
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| Quincy56 wrote: | Ok, I got them replaced....
Here is the part I had to remove to be able to drill them out.
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**THAT** is dedication.
boy, you sure don't take anything back huh
instead of just putting it in park, you dismantle the whole car...
nice job..
full marks for you. 
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