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01-12-2024, 03:01 AM | #1 |
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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, 11:01 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1950 ford sedan hand brake cable/handle stuck fast
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
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01-12-2024, 12:01 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1950 ford sedan hand brake cable/handle stuck fast
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01-12-2024, 12:16 PM | #4 |
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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.
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01-13-2024, 04:16 AM | #5 |
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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.
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01-13-2024, 09:19 AM | #6 |
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Re: 1950 ford sedan hand brake cable/handle stuck fast
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