removing Parking brake cable.

[72ScampTramp]

Is there an easier way to remove the parking brake cable from the backing plate? I seem to be fighting with it chasing the little prongs around trying to press them in to pull it out.

 

[Moparparts]

Use a small worm drive hose clamp to squeeze the fingers in and then tap it through

 

[72ScampTramp]

you know i had actually thought of that but didnt have one. I did try a zip tie but wasnt enough pressure.

 

[b5demon]

there is actuall a tool for taking them out that works great here it is
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-40800-Parking-Brake-Remover/dp/B0002SQUA4"]Amazon.com: Lisle 40800 Parking Brake Cable Remover: Automotive[/ame]

 

[Bad Sport]

Is there an easier way to remove the parking brake cable from the backing plate? I seem to be fighting with it chasing the little prongs around trying to press them in to pull it out.

What I usually do is clamp 2 of the tabs with a needle nose vice grip far enough up to get it started through the hole and push on the third prong with a screwdriver, pull and wiggle from the outside until it starts through.

That tool is nice, i may have to make one of those.

 

[bcschief]

I use an appropriate size boxed end wrench. Disconnect the cable and slip a boxed wrench down over the locking tabs to compress them then pull the cable through the backing plate or bracket.

Brian

 

[Bad Sport]

I use an appropriate size boxed end wrench. Disconnect the cable and slip a boxed wrench down over the locking tabs to compress them then pull the cable through the backing plate or bracket.

Brian

Now why didn't I think of that. :banghead: