How to remove E-Brake Cable from Rear Calipers?

SRT Handz

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I am replacing my rear calipers on my stang and cant figure out how to remove the ebrake cable from the calipers.

can someone give me some hints on how to get it done?

 

SRT Handz

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Anyone?

 

Turbo92PGT

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Dont be a . Take some pliars and with the ebrake handle DOWN (off) and pull on the cable and twist untill it comes off the caliper. Undo the C clip off the cable and remove.

 

SRT Handz

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Oct 10, 2004

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Turbo92PGT said:

Dont be a . Take some pliars and with the ebrake handle DOWN (off) and pull on the cable and twist untill it comes off the caliper. Undo the C clip off the cable and remove.

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wont that stretch the cable?

 

98COBRA281

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SRT Handz said:

wont that stretch the cable?

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no, its pretty strong, think of all the pressure that geats put on the cable when you pull the E-brake......

 

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Smokeurhonda

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Yeah just stick a screwdriver in there and move the lever enough to get the cable out.