Easy Way to Remove E-Brake Cables Off Backing Plates

[halifaxhops]

Just get a wide old hose clamp.

 

[TrailBeast]

I use the box end of a 14mm wrench and slide it over the shoe end of the cable down to the back plate.
Turn the wrench back and forth a little while pulling the cable and it pops loose.
A 9/16 is just a hair loose, but works with a little more persistence.

 

[RedFish]

I always used a boxed end wrench. 7/16 if my memory serves.

 

[72Dart6pack]

Hose clamp.

 

[383Scampman]

Hose clamp works great !

 

[Tooljunkie]

I also use a box end wrench. Hose clamp is a great idea!
Bet next time i still use a wrench...

 

[hemi71x]

I know, I know, you don't need no frekin special tool to get the job done, but if your a special tool junkie like i am, and remove lotsa brake backing plates at the Pick-N-Pull wrecking yards, like i do, then LISLE makes a nifty special tool in removing the parking brake cable out of the backing plate.
I had to file one of the holes a bit larger, to fit and work on the Mopar cars and trucks we are used to.
And the tool is only a few dollars, so to purchase one, ain't gonna break the piggy bank, or deplete your bank account.



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00396JQUC/?tag=joeychgo-20

 

[tonysrt]

I'm looking for the plug to close off 1 of the holes in the rear backing plate on a 74 Duster. Plate has 2 holes, but 1 needed only for emergency brake cable. It's a 9/16 opening and no one has that size locally. Auto has assorted plugs, but not that size. Older plates had only 1 opening so could only use on right side and the other side had opposite for left side.