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Old 03-23-2016, 05:58 PM   #1
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E-brake

Looking to remove the emergency brake cable from the frame...any ideas on how to remove it from where it goes through the frame after it drops down from the firewall?
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Old 03-23-2016, 06:18 PM   #2
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Re: E-brake

I have used a zip tie to compress the little metal fingers and pull it through the hole. Once the little fingers get past the frame, you can pull it so the zip tie slides down or cut the zip tie off.
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Old 03-23-2016, 10:58 PM   #3
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Re: E-brake

Great idea!!! Will give it a shot!
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Old 03-24-2016, 09:11 AM   #4
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Re: E-brake

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I have used a zip tie to compress the little metal fingers and pull it through the hole. Once the little fingers get past the frame, you can pull it so the zip tie slides down or cut the zip tie off.
Also a small size hose clamp works. See THIS LINK from my BLOG Tips and Tricks Section where I do the same thing for the rear wheel backing plate.
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Old 03-25-2016, 02:38 AM   #5
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Even better!! Thanks!
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Old 03-27-2016, 11:42 PM   #6
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hose clamp trick worked like a champ!! thanks lugnutz65
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Old 03-28-2016, 08:24 AM   #7
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Re: E-brake

On other vehicles, I've always just found a socket that will slip over the metal fingers to compress them. Only takes a couple of seconds.
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