Parking Brake Cable Removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LOW DOUGH · 11-03-2008, 11:04 AM

Hay everyone. I need to get the parking brake cable off and replace it. I haven't looked at it in a long time but, I need help on how to get it out/off the drum. I tried about a year ago but couldn't figure it out. The right side sticks making it feel like i am always pulling a trailer. Any tips or pics would be great. Thanks everyone.

Drew

Oh, it's a 71 C10 LWB

cdowns · 11-03-2008, 11:30 AM

the cable is held to the backing plate by barbed fingers/the way i remove them is to push them into the backing plat and put a very small hose clamp around the fingers then you can pull the cable out once the fingers are compressed

have you ever thought of lubricating the cable with a good quality lubericant it's alot easier than replacing cables

LOW DOUGH · 11-03-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

have you ever thought of lubricating the cable with a good quality lubericant it's alot easier than replacing cables

no, will have to try that

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-03-2008, 12:39 PM

If you remove it remember to clean the end of the cable sheild with the barbs. Lots of dirt and brake dust packs in there making it difficult to see and compress. WES

LOW DOUGH · 11-03-2008, 01:52 PM

Thanks Wes. Good tip

Aarons72s · 11-03-2008, 04:49 PM

Here is how I do it. If I wont be using the cable again, which is 99% of the time. I just break off the three barbs and it will slide right out. They are very brittle and will break off with very little pressure. As for getting them off to reuse them I try to flatten the barbs. Usually with a flat blade screw driver and a hammer. Or if you are real lucky you might find a tool by lisle tools. It has a tool especially to do this. I dont have the part number yet but will soon. It is a special round socket that compreses the barbs all at the same time and they just slide out.

LOW DOUGH · 11-03-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Aarons72s

Here is how I do it. If I wont be using the cable again, which is 99% of the time. I just break off the three barbs and it will slide right out. They are very brittle and will break off with very little pressure. As for getting them off to reuse them I try to flatten the barbs. Usually with a flat blade screw driver and a hammer. Or if you are real lucky you might find a tool by lisle tools. It has a tool especially to do this. I dont have the part number yet but will soon. It is a special round socket that compreses the barbs all at the same time and they just slide out.

Thanks for the info! I'd sure like to see that tool... Tools are cool

11-03-2008, 11:04 AM	#1
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Parking Brake Cable Removal Hay everyone. I need to get the parking brake cable off and replace it. I haven't looked at it in a long time but, I need help on how to get it out/off the drum. I tried about a year ago but couldn't figure it out. The right side sticks making it feel like i am always pulling a trailer. Any tips or pics would be great. Thanks everyone. Drew Oh, it's a 71 C10 LWB Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 11-03-2008 at 11:06 AM.

11-03-2008, 11:30 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Parking Brake Cable Removal the cable is held to the backing plate by barbed fingers/the way i remove them is to push them into the backing plat and put a very small hose clamp around the fingers then you can pull the cable out once the fingers are compressed have you ever thought of lubricating the cable with a good quality lubericant it's alot easier than replacing cables __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 11-03-2008 at 11:33 AM.

11-03-2008, 12:39 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Parking Brake Cable Removal If you remove it remember to clean the end of the cable sheild with the barbs. Lots of dirt and brake dust packs in there making it difficult to see and compress. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-03-2008, 01:52 PM	#5
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Parking Brake Cable Removal Thanks Wes. Good tip

11-03-2008, 04:49 PM	#6
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: Parking Brake Cable Removal Here is how I do it. If I wont be using the cable again, which is 99% of the time. I just break off the three barbs and it will slide right out. They are very brittle and will break off with very little pressure. As for getting them off to reuse them I try to flatten the barbs. Usually with a flat blade screw driver and a hammer. Or if you are real lucky you might find a tool by lisle tools. It has a tool especially to do this. I dont have the part number yet but will soon. It is a special round socket that compreses the barbs all at the same time and they just slide out.

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