If my parking brake cable IS frozen.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 08-14-2013, 07:45 PM

How does one go about replacing their parking brake cables?

PanelDeland · 08-14-2013, 08:04 PM

What part is frozen?If it's frozen at the wheels you can try to free it up by removing the cables from the backing plate and soaking them with PB Baster or another good penetrationg oil.I've never dealt with them being frozen at the other end.

pritch · 08-14-2013, 09:44 PM

I got some new ones from inline tube. Seems like they were fairly reasonably priced, and fit perfectly. The piece that goes to the wheels, that is. I had to make my own intermediate cable. No one repops those for the 67-68's.

In The Ten Ring · 08-14-2013, 10:18 PM

Good thinking guys and it may well come to that.....I just called a friend who was a mechanic "back in the day" and he suggested penetrating oil the length of the cable. I'll try that tomorrow then get back on these things Friday.

If it comes to it, I'll remove the struts as suggested in the other thread and have a shop fix it or hire a shop guy to come to my garage (if any are game) and at least get me going until I can get it to a shop.

08-14-2013, 07:45 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	If my parking brake cable IS frozen.... How does one go about replacing their parking brake cables?

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PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: If my parking brake cable IS frozen.... What part is frozen?If it's frozen at the wheels you can try to free it up by removing the cables from the backing plate and soaking them with PB Baster or another good penetrationg oil.I've never dealt with them being frozen at the other end. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-14-2013, 09:44 PM	#3
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: If my parking brake cable IS frozen.... I got some new ones from inline tube. Seems like they were fairly reasonably priced, and fit perfectly. The piece that goes to the wheels, that is. I had to make my own intermediate cable. No one repops those for the 67-68's. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

08-14-2013, 10:18 PM	#4
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: If my parking brake cable IS frozen.... Good thinking guys and it may well come to that.....I just called a friend who was a mechanic "back in the day" and he suggested penetrating oil the length of the cable. I'll try that tomorrow then get back on these things Friday. If it comes to it, I'll remove the struts as suggested in the other thread and have a shop fix it or hire a shop guy to come to my garage (if any are game) and at least get me going until I can get it to a shop.



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