Emergency brake replacement question
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Tuned
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Emergency brake replacement question
I have replaced the e-brake cables at each rear wheel and I'm wondering if I should replace the cable from the pedal back. It seems to be working fine, but thought maybe I should since I am replacing everything else. My question is, what is the procedure for doing that? Is it a difficult job?
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It shouldn't be too hard.
The hardest part might be getting the new cable fished back up inside the cab and attaching the E brake pedal.
Do you have any old parts to look at? OR was it all already gone on your truck?
The hardest part might be getting the new cable fished back up inside the cab and attaching the E brake pedal.
Do you have any old parts to look at? OR was it all already gone on your truck?
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Tuned
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The original is still there--just don't know if I should/need to replace. Just thought I should since I am adding all new brake components.
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Check the cables to see if the rust has taken a toll on them.
If they are solid, keep 'em. If they are looking frayed, get 'em off there!
My front cable broke. The 2 rear cables that go into the drums look good (they are in a sheath). I am going to clean and inspect them before I put them into use.
If they are solid, keep 'em. If they are looking frayed, get 'em off there!
My front cable broke. The 2 rear cables that go into the drums look good (they are in a sheath). I am going to clean and inspect them before I put them into use.
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It's not too bad of a job. Hardest part for me was getting the pedal out and back in after hooking up the new cable. There are 2 nuts that are a good arms length away inside the engine bay.
While the pedal is out, be sure to clean out the fresh air vent in the driver's side.
While the pedal is out, be sure to clean out the fresh air vent in the driver's side.
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And change the floor grommet for the cable
https://www.steelerubber.com/firewal...met-20-0760-24
https://www.steelerubber.com/firewal...met-20-0760-24
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And change the floor grommet for the cable
https://www.steelerubber.com/firewal...met-20-0760-24
https://www.steelerubber.com/firewal...met-20-0760-24
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Tuned
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Got it. I did look into it the other day and found those two nuts. It doesn't look like too big of a job. Thanks
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It all swapped over pretty easily when I changed cabs, but I don't think that I separated the cable from the pedal assembly.
X2 on cleaning the fresh air vent if you have one. There will never be a better time, since the pedal assembly blocks access to the vent and most of its fasteners.
X2 on cleaning the fresh air vent if you have one. There will never be a better time, since the pedal assembly blocks access to the vent and most of its fasteners.
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