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kiwi nz · 01-12-2024, 03:01 AM

I am probably going to post quite a lot with this car. It arrived in the country 2 weeks ago but it was only released to me yesterday. It is booked in for the NZ compliance check in 2 days time, many problems arising.

The handbrake is stuck fast in the off position. I have established that the mechanism from the front cable back is all working fine. The handle seems to move slightly with a twisting motion but wont budge otherwise.

I am fairly sure it is the cable that is stuck. I have unbolted the handle mechanism but can not pull the cable through the fire wall so can not see any way of disconnecting the two.
If I can get the cable disconnected I will be able to get it elevated and run some lubricant through it.

How do I disconnect the cable?

Thanks
Geoff Kiwi

Dick · 01-12-2024, 11:01 AM

If I remember right, just pull the boot back and remove the clip, pull the cable back and tip it up and remove it. click on photo to enlarge

petehoovie · 01-12-2024, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick

If I remember right, just pull the boot back and remove the clip, pull the cable back and tip it up and remove it. click on photo to enlarge

19Fordy · 01-12-2024, 12:16 PM

You might also want to pull the rear wheel brake drums and check out the E-brake cable operation.

kiwi nz · 01-13-2024, 04:16 AM

Thanks Dick for the info and the photo, perfect just what I needed to know, I got it unhooked and from time to time during the day I trickled CRC into the cable. I think it was just dried up grease rather than rust jamming the cable, anyway it is working fine now.

RKS.PA · 01-13-2024, 09:19 AM

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01-12-2024, 03:01 AM	#1
kiwi nz Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 83	1950 ford sedan hand brake cable/handle stuck fast I am probably going to post quite a lot with this car. It arrived in the country 2 weeks ago but it was only released to me yesterday. It is booked in for the NZ compliance check in 2 days time, many problems arising. The handbrake is stuck fast in the off position. I have established that the mechanism from the front cable back is all working fine. The handle seems to move slightly with a twisting motion but wont budge otherwise. I am fairly sure it is the cable that is stuck. I have unbolted the handle mechanism but can not pull the cable through the fire wall so can not see any way of disconnecting the two. If I can get the cable disconnected I will be able to get it elevated and run some lubricant through it. How do I disconnect the cable? Thanks Geoff Kiwi

01-12-2024, 12:16 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: 1950 ford sedan hand brake cable/handle stuck fast You might also want to pull the rear wheel brake drums and check out the E-brake cable operation.

01-13-2024, 04:16 AM	#5
kiwi nz Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 83	Re: 1950 ford sedan hand brake cable/handle stuck fast Thanks Dick for the info and the photo, perfect just what I needed to know, I got it unhooked and from time to time during the day I trickled CRC into the cable. I think it was just dried up grease rather than rust jamming the cable, anyway it is working fine now.

01-13-2024, 09:19 AM	#6
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