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parking brake cable install???

Started by FJ5WING, March 15, 2014, 03:44:24 PM

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FJ5WING

March 15, 2014, 03:44:24 PM
Im havING trouble getting the NEW brake cable through the backing plate.
Does anyone have an idea what I should do?  The heavy rubber seems thicker than the original parts and it was about 8 years ago when I torn it down, so I really don't know what I need to do.

HELP......TIA!
wingless now, but still around.

bill440rt

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March 15, 2014, 06:05:59 PM
IIRC didn't the originals have some sort of metal collar with prongs that snapped in place to hold it in?  :scratchchin:

Do you have your originals to compare? Do the new ones fit OK with the exception of the grommet?
Have you tried using soap or tire dressing as a lube to get them to fit? Sometimes that helps.
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FJ5WING

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March 16, 2014, 12:44:42 PM
Thanks for the suggestions Bill!

the originals do have the prongs and the new ones do to a lesser degree along with a much bigger grommet.
wingless now, but still around.
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