handbrake cable installation, how?

[hueyhoolihan]

Originally Posted by Kube

Also, nearly all of the reproduction cables have a spring that is too long. If you install it as it is (too long) the parking brake will not function correctly and the brake shoes may drag. If memory serves, the spring should be 4 3/4".

thanks, i'll have to take a closer look at the new cable that was not installed that came, uninstalled, with the car.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by hueyhoolihan

thanks, i'll have to take a closer look at the new cable that was not installed that came, uninstalled, with the car.

When installed, if you are not certain the length is proper, there should be NO "bunching" of the spring.