E brake cable snapped on gs
08-18-21, 04:31 PM
#1
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E brake cable snapped on gs
E brake must’ve snapped cause of the rust all the parts I can find are for the disc brakes. I figure if one side snapped the other is bound to do the same. Basically I’m looking for a replacement cable that is on the brake itself and the drum any ideas where to get a cable?
08-18-21, 07:15 PM
#2
So to me it looks like you have snapped the front cable, not the rear cable.
That clevis in the top right is on the axle side of the assembly. To the left is the front side of the assembly. Front cable is one assembly that splits into a "Y", and the rear is a left and right for each side of the rear end.
I think the front cables are commonly available:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...fG1jCYVQ%3D%3D
I think the fun part will be replacing it. Looking at the rest of the undercarriage, you are gonna be cursing a bit. The cable goes all the way to the e-brake handle and is routed up tight against the driveshaft/exhaust tunnel of the chassis.
I would also check to make sure the drum side of things isn't seized up, that might be what caused it to snap.
That clevis in the top right is on the axle side of the assembly. To the left is the front side of the assembly. Front cable is one assembly that splits into a "Y", and the rear is a left and right for each side of the rear end.
I think the front cables are commonly available:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...fG1jCYVQ%3D%3D
I think the fun part will be replacing it. Looking at the rest of the undercarriage, you are gonna be cursing a bit. The cable goes all the way to the e-brake handle and is routed up tight against the driveshaft/exhaust tunnel of the chassis.
I would also check to make sure the drum side of things isn't seized up, that might be what caused it to snap.
08-19-21, 09:24 AM
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So to me it looks like you have snapped the front cable, not the rear cable.
That clevis in the top right is on the axle side of the assembly. To the left is the front side of the assembly. Front cable is one assembly that splits into a "Y", and the rear is a left and right for each side of the rear end.
I think the front cables are commonly available:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...fG1jCYVQ%3D%3D
I think the fun part will be replacing it. Looking at the rest of the undercarriage, you are gonna be cursing a bit. The cable goes all the way to the e-brake handle and is routed up tight against the driveshaft/exhaust tunnel of the chassis.
I would also check to make sure the drum side of things isn't seized up, that might be what caused it to snap.
That clevis in the top right is on the axle side of the assembly. To the left is the front side of the assembly. Front cable is one assembly that splits into a "Y", and the rear is a left and right for each side of the rear end.
I think the front cables are commonly available:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...fG1jCYVQ%3D%3D
I think the fun part will be replacing it. Looking at the rest of the undercarriage, you are gonna be cursing a bit. The cable goes all the way to the e-brake handle and is routed up tight against the driveshaft/exhaust tunnel of the chassis.
I would also check to make sure the drum side of things isn't seized up, that might be what caused it to snap.
08-19-21, 09:36 AM
#4
acdelco d1906 Nkg 49034
tie a string or wire to the e brake from inside the cabin before you crawl under the car to pull it out. after you pull out the old cable, tie the string to the new cable so you can pull the new cable into the cabin.
I hope it works for you saving you from reaching up and around the transmission to thread the new cable into the cabin.
I hope it works for you saving you from reaching up and around the transmission to thread the new cable into the cabin.
08-19-21, 09:49 AM
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tie a string or wire to the e brake from inside the cabin before you crawl under the car to pull it out. after you pull out the old cable, tie the string to the new cable so you can pull the new cable into the cabin.
I hope it works for you saving you from reaching up and around the transmission to thread the new cable into the cabin.
I hope it works for you saving you from reaching up and around the transmission to thread the new cable into the cabin.
08-20-21, 05:29 AM
#6
So what I think will throw a wrench in that plan is the clevis that is crimped at the end of each cable. I don't think those will fit through the guides. The new cable comes with the plastic guides installed and I think they sort of bolt /clamp to the chassis, after your remove the old ones.
08-20-21, 07:24 AM
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So what I think will throw a wrench in that plan is the clevis that is crimped at the end of each cable. I don't think those will fit through the guides. The new cable comes with the plastic guides installed and I think they sort of bolt /clamp to the chassis, after your remove the old ones.
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08-21-21, 10:20 AM
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The small plastic bushings are clamped into a clamshell type bracket on the chassis. You are going to bolt the whole assembly into place, not thread it through holes.
Actually Maxwedge has pics in this and probably more in his rebuild thread, The small metal brackets he shows is what holds the plastic bushings in place.
Once you take a look at your car you will see...
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...stion-1151227/
Actually Maxwedge has pics in this and probably more in his rebuild thread, The small metal brackets he shows is what holds the plastic bushings in place.
Once you take a look at your car you will see...
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...stion-1151227/
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