Date:         Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:45:04 -0600
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
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From:         Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
Subject:      Re: slack in e-brake cable?
Comments: To: Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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Now that I think of it, the cables might've been $25 for the pair and
not $50.  I think the $50 number stuck in my head from a couple of
tie rods purchased there for my kid's Audi CGT.  Half-zimers is
setting in apparently.

DM&FS

At 04:28 PM 2/12/2008, Kenneth Wilford wrote:

>Ken,
>Rear brake cables are pretty easy to replace.  You need to pull the rear
>drums, unhook the end of the brake cables from the lever inside the
>drum, and then remove the cable from the backing plate.  Unhook the
>front of the cable from the metal plate that lives under the center of
>the van.  Putting the new one back is reverse of removal.  Sometimes the
>part of the cable that goes through the backing plate can be stuck in
>there.  If this is the case I usually cut the cable and sheathing with a
>pair of wire cutters and then drill the plastic bushing out of the
>center of the metal tube with a large drill bit.  If you need new rear
>brake cables I have them in stock for $16 per side.  Part number is
>251609701C.
>
>Let me know if I can help you.
>Ken Wilford
>John 3:16
>www.vanagain.com
>
>Ken Lewis wrote:
>>How hard are those rear  sheath/cable ebrake assemblies  to replace?
>>Mine need it.I bet you have to open the rear drums. All day job? All
>>weekend?
>>Who's got them? Quick search did not reveal a source.
>>Ken Lewis
>>http://neksiwel.20m.com/