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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Question parking brake cable replacement
can someone tell me best way to replace the front cable on a 01 e150? it looks like it disappears into the frame rail behind the tire and could be interesting to get out..should i fish a line through the frame to pull the new one through? thanks in advance. dennis
 
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When I replaced an E150 brake cable I don't recall any trouble fishing the cable thru the frame. What I do remember is that it was a PITA to connect the new cable to the foot pedal.
 
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thanks c.w. it does look pretty tight down there doesn't it! any tips?
 
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