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#12594 10/07/2004 6:18 PM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 59 | Could someone tell me if I'm doing this right. I'm having a tough time getting the cable end attached to the hold-down lever on my 51' brakes. I'm pulling back the spring to expose the cable end, but it seems difficult to get the cable in the lever groove. Does the cable just slip in the groove of the lever or is there a special way of attaching it. Please help! | | |
#12595 10/08/2004 7:33 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Is the end you are monkeying with in the drum (see pic link below) or is this the opposite end attached to the cross bar under the bed? I assume in the drum and don't remember any special problem. Yes I used some needle nose pliers pulling the spring end back in order to hook the cable end. Is the opposite end of your brake cable still attached? If so, this might be helping create the problem for you. http://community.webshots.com/photo/111968325/118130571KWnzxp
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#12596 10/09/2004 4:47 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 | Like Craig says, make sure you have loosened the
other end before you try this. You may need
some curved, long, nettle nose pliers to make
the job easier. It can be a real pain. The
cable should just slip into the slot, but
repeating myself. Make sure the other end of the
cable is loose. | | |
#12597 10/11/2004 4:14 PM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 59 | Thank you, I think that is the problem. I just didn't want to force something if it wasn't the way. | | |
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