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Curt in AZ · 06-20-2016, 07:52 PM

Not sure how to remove the cable from the brake backing plate. Any suggestions? See attached photo. Thanks.

Ross F-1 · 06-20-2016, 08:35 PM

Clean it up, and slip a hose clamp over the retainer right next to the backing plate. Tighten the clamp until the "legs" of the retainer are squeezed in enough that you can push it thru.

Curt in AZ · 06-20-2016, 11:57 PM

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Thanks Ross. I'll give it a try tomorrow.

06-20-2016, 08:35 PM	#2
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: Emergency brake cable Clean it up, and slip a hose clamp over the retainer right next to the backing plate. Tighten the clamp until the "legs" of the retainer are squeezed in enough that you can push it thru. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

06-20-2016, 11:57 PM	#3
Curt in AZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Clarkdale, AZ Posts: 121	Re: Emergency brake cable Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Ross. I'll give it a try tomorrow.