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04-25-2008, 09:46 PM
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E brake cable trick for you
I thought that I would share the neat little trick I just figured out to free a rusted e brake cable. Mine were frozen and I really didn't feel like dropping $30 each to replace them. I tried to lube them, whip them, and work it to free it.
I would consider this a last resort by the way. I took the cable, put the part that mounts on the frame in the vise, and chucked up my cordless drill to the ball end. (non spring end) Be sure to run it in forward and on low speed, reverse will untwist the cable. Mine spun right free. I then ran it on low speed for a little bit and sprayed some lube in it. It worked like a charm. Now I can move the cable by hand. The worst thing I can see about this is possibly breaking the cable but if it does it was a weak cable and needing to be replaced anyway. Money saved :$60 Being a creative hillbilly that figures out stuff like that: priceless 
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04-25-2008, 09:58 PM
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1983 CJ7
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Will chalk that up as the e-brake roto rooter job
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83 CJ7 AMC 360, nuttered & team rushed. Dana 44 rear geared & locked, Dana 30 front geared & locked Dana 300 T. Case 4" Tough Country Lift, 1" daystar body lift, 1/2" shackle 35x12.50x15 MT MTZ's on MT classic 2's, Besrk Bumpers, Genright Tube Fenders |
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04-25-2008, 10:03 PM
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1983 CJ7
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You know I was trying to find a way to describe it and you hit the nail in the head!
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