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palallin · 08-05-2003, 12:35 AM

What's thew best method for lubing the P-brake cable (the one coming out of the cab)? Mine is already out of the truck, so I have access to both ends.

TIA

shadetree · 08-05-2003, 01:45 AM

I used white lithium grease (NAPA sells a 16 oz tuge, cheap) and work it into the strands exposed, then pull cable in and out several times, re-apply, re-pull, ect, then do the opposite end. It kinda works

Lippyp · 08-05-2003, 07:30 AM

You can get proper cable oiling tools, not sure where you'd get them in the U.S, but I'd try a good Motorcycle shop. These connect onto the end of the cable and have a little hand operated pump that forces oilo down into the cable.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-05-2003, 07:51 AM

We do a two step method on the cables. The cables are set up in a vise so that the cable end is up. Using Aero Kroil, we spray the cable with liberal amounts of fluid. It may take days but eventually the penetrant works its way down through and comes out at the other end. The cable core is worked periodically. Once this phase is done, we soak the cable with lubricating oil, working it down into the cable. Prior to installation, we use a grease on both ends, working the cable to pull the grease in.

Being in Michigan, the cables are somewhat rusty and it takes a lot to make them work freely. They seem to hold up after this for years as we have not had a sticky cable.

Jim

08-05-2003, 12:35 AM	#1
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Parking brake cable lube What's thew best method for lubing the P-brake cable (the one coming out of the cab)? Mine is already out of the truck, so I have access to both ends. TIA __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-05-2003, 01:45 AM	#2
shadetree Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Knightstown, in, usa Posts: 2,525	I used white lithium grease (NAPA sells a 16 oz tuge, cheap) and work it into the strands exposed, then pull cable in and out several times, re-apply, re-pull, ect, then do the opposite end. It kinda works __________________ 1970 long fleet, 355 4 speed, primer, walnut goodies

08-05-2003, 07:30 AM	#3
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	You can get proper cable oiling tools, not sure where you'd get them in the U.S, but I'd try a good Motorcycle shop. These connect onto the end of the cable and have a little hand operated pump that forces oilo down into the cable. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

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08-05-2003, 07:51 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	We do a two step method on the cables. The cables are set up in a vise so that the cable end is up. Using Aero Kroil, we spray the cable with liberal amounts of fluid. It may take days but eventually the penetrant works its way down through and comes out at the other end. The cable core is worked periodically. Once this phase is done, we soak the cable with lubricating oil, working it down into the cable. Prior to installation, we use a grease on both ends, working the cable to pull the grease in. Being in Michigan, the cables are somewhat rusty and it takes a lot to make them work freely. They seem to hold up after this for years as we have not had a sticky cable. Jim



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