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GreenMystChevy · 03-23-2004, 01:09 PM

My emergency brake cable is broken and frayed at the end and needs replacement. It is the piece that goes from the pedal to halfway down the frame. My problem is that I can't figure out how to get it out to replace it.
Where it attaches to the pedal, it has a ball on the end of it and it looks like it can't fit through the firewall. Do I have to take the whole pedal assembly apart and out to replace this cable? Also can I just buy new cables from any dealer. Thanks guys

Perchjerker · 03-23-2004, 01:22 PM

I bought a new cable from American Classic Truck Parts--it works great and it was only $35. Taking the cable out is easy- first, just unbolt the bracket that is attached to the pedal assembly next to the firewall. Then take out the cotter pine and slide the pins out of the U shaped piece of metal. Next, pry the U shaped apart carefully and take out the ball/cable assembly. Hope this helps.

GreenMystChevy · 03-23-2004, 06:23 PM

That did the trick! I had it all except for the part that was held on near the firewall by a bolt. Shoulda realized that comes off. Thanks for the help.

gr8scott51 · 03-23-2004, 06:26 PM

InLine Tube Co. has brake cables as reasonable price.

03-23-2004, 01:09 PM	#1
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	problem replacing e-brake cable My emergency brake cable is broken and frayed at the end and needs replacement. It is the piece that goes from the pedal to halfway down the frame. My problem is that I can't figure out how to get it out to replace it. Where it attaches to the pedal, it has a ball on the end of it and it looks like it can't fit through the firewall. Do I have to take the whole pedal assembly apart and out to replace this cable? Also can I just buy new cables from any dealer. Thanks guys __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

03-23-2004, 01:22 PM	#2
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	I bought a new cable from American Classic Truck Parts--it works great and it was only $35. Taking the cable out is easy- first, just unbolt the bracket that is attached to the pedal assembly next to the firewall. Then take out the cotter pine and slide the pins out of the U shaped piece of metal. Next, pry the U shaped apart carefully and take out the ball/cable assembly. Hope this helps. __________________ Rather be fishin'

03-23-2004, 06:23 PM	#3
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	That did the trick! I had it all except for the part that was held on near the firewall by a bolt. Shoulda realized that comes off. Thanks for the help. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

03-23-2004, 06:26 PM	#4
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	InLine Tube Co. has brake cables as reasonable price. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott



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