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littleboyblues

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« on: March 22, 2011, 11:01:43 AM »
Is there any easy way to replace the sheath for the hand brake cable?  It looks very *****ded into the chassis...

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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2011, 03:24:57 PM »
Let me know if you find a way.  I've never been able to crack that particular puzzle.
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2011, 04:19:14 PM »
haha...well it looks like they're totally puddied onto the chassis above the fuel tank. Only way i can see is to rip it all out and use clips or something on the replacement.

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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2011, 06:18:36 PM »
I used a lot of penatrated fluid with drilling coolant and a high quality cobalt drill bit. Cobalt drill is harder than the coiled sheath of the e-brake cable. I'm not sure if it would be easier to get a reversed drill or just a standard one. wither way, a good drill and an excellent bit with patience will get it out.
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