Reattach Park brake cable

[In3briatedPanda]

Got my axle seal replaced at my local dealer and upon inspection when I got home, found the rear ebrake cable unattached. Any tips on getting it reattached without removing the wheel? I don’t want to drive to the shop on my day off but I can’t seem to get it reattached while on the ground. I have access to a lift for free, it’s just at my job and I’m trying to avoid that place today.

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[Stan H]

Loosen the backet that holds the cable that may give you some slck

 

[In3briatedPanda]

Loosen the backet that holds the cable that may give you some slck

That’s what it took. I couldn’t commit to the force it would take to get it out. The bracket is welded to the frame so you have to push the brake cable out of it while holding the retaining clip. That gave me enough slack. Giant screwdriver later and it was back in the bracket.

 

[Cburd61]

And that is exactly why I try to do my own repairs. Even if under warranty. I had a Harley years ago, that the front brake master cylinder went out, under warranty. When I picked it up from the dealer, and was riding it home, the controls on that side started rotating down. They didn’t tighten up the bolts holding it on. I had to stop at a buddies shop to borrow a torx bit to tighten it. A few months later, it had a rocker cover leak. Still under warranty. The fix was an improved seal, at the dealer. I went in and spoke to the service manager, and explained the situation earlier. I told him I’d do the repair myself, if they would give me the part. After some argument, he gave me the kit, stating “If it doesn’t fix it you’re on your own”. I put it in, and 26 years later, it still hasn’t leaked. Point being, when it was done, I knew it was put back right.

 

[Stan H]

And that is exactly why I try to do my own repairs. Even if under warranty. I had a Harley years ago, that the front brake master cylinder went out, under warranty. When I picked it up from the dealer, and was riding it home, the controls on that side started rotating down. They didn’t tighten up the bolts holding it on. I had to stop at a buddies shop to borrow a torx bit to tighten it. A few months later, it had a rocker cover leak. Still under warranty. The fix was an improved seal, at the dealer. I went in and spoke to the service manager, and explained the situation earlier. I told him I’d do the repair myself, if they would give me the part. After some argument, he gave me the kit, stating “If it doesn’t fix it you’re on your own”. I put it in, and 26 years later, it still hasn’t leaked. Point being, when it was done, I knew it was put back right.

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