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CJB
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Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:
Anyone ever try to lubricate an E-brake cable? |
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Question is, if I coat my sticking e-brake cables (wound in a metal cover,
not plastic) can I free them from sticking? Anyone ever try this?
CJB
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trainfan1
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Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:
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CJB wrote:
| Quote: | Question is, if I coat my sticking e-brake cables (wound in a metal cover,
not plastic) can I free them from sticking? Anyone ever try this?
CJB
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When I was in the service business, I lubed all the brake cables &
bleeders with a "Castle" brand spray lubricant, as part of the LUBE,
Oil, & Filter service, as long as I was under the car anyway, and so if
the vehicle did come in later for service, it was easier to do some chores.
I've not heard of anyone doing anything like this anymore.
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Mark
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Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:
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On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 17:21:06 GMT, Backyard Mechanic <pettyfog@Yaywho.com>
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| Quote: | CJB opined in news:KJLmd.12479$pP5.11414@trnddc05:
Question is, if I coat my sticking e-brake cables (wound in a metal cover,
not plastic) can I free them from sticking? Anyone ever try this?
CJB
Yeah....I'm cheap, I've done it. But that rust that's in there is just going
to float around. And WD 40 aint enough... have to use engine oil at the
least.
I'd say it's a temporary fix that COULD cause trouble at the worst time.
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Absolutely that is a temporary fix. The proper way to free up a cable is to
just cut the damn thing and do with out it.
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Backyard Mechanic
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Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:
Re: Anyone ever try to lubricate an E-brake cable? |
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CJB opined in news:KJLmd.12479$pP5.11414@trnddc05:
| Quote: | Question is, if I coat my sticking e-brake cables (wound in a metal cover,
not plastic) can I free them from sticking? Anyone ever try this?
CJB
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Yeah....I'm cheap, I've done it. But that rust that's in there is just going
to float around. And WD 40 aint enough... have to use engine oil at the
least.
I'd say it's a temporary fix that COULD cause trouble at the worst time. |
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SSaund9084
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Thu Nov 18, 2004 4:56 pm Post subject:
Re: Anyone ever try to lubricate an E-brake cable? |
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I've done it on a '75 Dodge cube van that I used to own. Had to get the brake
drums off, which required removing the axles on that truck. Lubing the cables
requires TWO people to do it right. One to sit inside and actuate it, on and
off, while you get under it and apply oil or grease. I used 85W140. That seems
to be the best compromise for what would do the job and still work it's way up
the sheath. Tell your helper that they'll be working that cable a hundred
times, or more, to get the oil way up in there.
Scott
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Bob
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Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:22 pm Post subject:
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Your cables are rusty now, forget lubing them. I just replaced my
F-150's for $20 a side. Easy and cheap.
GOD BLESS THE USA
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CJB
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Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:
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Thanks, guys. I was able to find the left and right for about $20 each, so
I bought new ones.
CJB
"CJB" <PastorBrown@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:KJLmd.12479$pP5.11414@trnddc05...
| Quote: | Question is, if I coat my sticking e-brake cables (wound in a metal cover,
not plastic) can I free them from sticking? Anyone ever try this?
CJB
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pixelbrainz
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Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:
Re: Anyone ever try to lubricate an E-brake cable? |
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Mystery oil works well. Blow it in a bit with some air. If it's rusted real
bad junk the cable.
An old timer showed me how to gob waterproof grease on the entrances and
exits to the cables, keeps the junk out. Also keeps junk in so keep an eye
on it
Works on bleeders as well.
L8tr
CJB <PastorBrown@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:KJLmd.12479$pP5.11414@trnddc05...
| Quote: | Question is, if I coat my sticking e-brake cables (wound in a metal cover,
not plastic) can I free them from sticking? Anyone ever try this?
CJB
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Backyard Mechanic
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Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:40 am Post subject:
Re: Anyone ever try to lubricate an E-brake cable? |
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Matt opined in news:5d04a07a.0411211907.6ce24773@posting.google.com:
| Quote: | "CJB" <PastorBrown@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:<KJLmd.12479$pP5.11414@trnddc05>...
Question is, if I coat my sticking e-brake cables (wound in a metal
cover, not plastic) can I free them from sticking? Anyone ever try
this?
CJB
For the benefit of the group, a good penetrating oil will do the trick
if you are in a hurry, like liquid wrench. Just get underneath the
vehicle and wet the cables down, apply the e-brake, release, apply,
etc., wet down once more, etc. until the cable(s) get unstuck. Did
this last year, no problems since.
Matt
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yes.. been there, done that,
and you will probably be doing it again, soon. |
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Matt
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Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:40 am Post subject:
Re: Anyone ever try to lubricate an E-brake cable? |
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"CJB" <PastorBrown@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<KJLmd.12479$pP5.11414@trnddc05>...
| Quote: | Question is, if I coat my sticking e-brake cables (wound in a metal cover,
not plastic) can I free them from sticking? Anyone ever try this?
CJB
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For the benefit of the group, a good penetrating oil will do the trick
if you are in a hurry, like liquid wrench. Just get underneath the
vehicle and wet the cables down, apply the e-brake, release, apply,
etc., wet down once more, etc. until the cable(s) get unstuck. Did
this last year, no problems since.
Matt |
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