Parking brake cable removal

Posted By: Waynes48

Parking brake cable removal - 01/14/10 09:14 PM

Is there a secret trick, or special tool to remove the parking brake cable from the brake backing plate? It's a 8 3/4" rear. I was successful with one of the cables by using a hose clamp to squeeze the "barbs" enough to allow it to pass thru the mounting hole, but the remaining one is giving me fits. I don't want to damage the cable, but I'm quickly losing my patience. Can anyone offer a suggestion? Thanks.

Posted By: stumpy

Re: Parking brake cable removal - 01/14/10 09:29 PM

Stick with the screw clamp it will work just relax.

Posted By: dave571

Re: Parking brake cable removal - 01/15/10 03:32 AM

I usually slip a box end wrench over, and twist it around. Can't remember is it's 1/2" or 9/16"

Posted By: Snoopy

Re: Parking brake cable removal - 01/15/10 03:50 AM

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Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Parking brake cable removal - 01/15/10 03:58 AM

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Stick with the screw clamp it will work.

take your time & have the clamp a hair from the end of the tines so when they're compressed enough they can start thru as you keep pressure on the cable pushing it as you unscrew the clamp.

Posted By: nomore65BelvJim

Re: Parking brake cable removal - 01/15/10 04:22 AM

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I usually slip a box end wrench over, and twist it around. Can't remember is it's 1/2" or 9/16"

slip it over, rotate wrench and tug the cable out.

Posted By: topside

Re: Parking brake cable removal - 01/15/10 04:29 AM

Some of the most creative swearing I've ever done came out the first time I battled that.

Posted By: DoctorDiff

Re: Parking brake cable removal - 01/15/10 06:34 AM

I compress the tangs with a 9/16" boxed end wrench and yank the cable out.

Posted By: Waynes48

Re: Parking brake cable removal - 01/15/10 09:05 PM

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Stick with the screw clamp it will work just relax.

Finally got it using the hose clamp. Tried the box wrench method, but I couldn't get it with that. I hope I won't have to do that again.