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Tools needed to remove e-brake cable?

Posted: November 27th, 2010, 4:40 pm
by MattZig
Heya. Got a 92 GS with an ebrake problem. Only the right side cable works, the left side doesn't move at all when pulling on the lever. I figure it's broken near the bracket, above the resonator. Before I go taking my exhaust out, I want to grab a junkyard cable just incase it is broken.

Since the wrecker is an hour and a half away, what are the tools I'd need? I'm going to be bringin my socket set, some pliers, vice grips and wrenches, but anything special? Thanks.

Re: Tools needed to remove e-brake cable?

Posted: November 27th, 2010, 4:45 pm
by Ryan
Various pliers, as its rusted to hell.

10mm sockets/wrenches.

thats it.

Re: Tools needed to remove e-brake cable?

Posted: November 28th, 2010, 12:20 pm
by Daninski
IMO your wasting your time with a used cable, it's probably in the same shape as the one you have. Pretty cheap here and usually 2-3 day delivery. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carco ... ttype,1696

Re: Tools needed to remove e-brake cable?

Posted: November 29th, 2010, 9:30 pm
by MattZig
Used cable was $5 and still works. I take that as a win!

A 10 mm socket, 12, and I think 14mm were needed. Then a screw driver to bend some metal (yay for junkyards) and pliers to pry with. Came right out!