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82 GT · 02-10-2002, 05:52 PM

I am replacing the broken emergency brake cablees on my '82 GT.
Do I have to remove the rear brakes completly so I can slide the cable through the backing plate or can I just get away with removing a spring or two?
What can I use to squeeze to cable fingers together to slide it out?

02-10-2002, 05:52 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	replacing E-brake cables...need help I am replacing the broken emergency brake cablees on my '82 GT. Do I have to remove the rear brakes completly so I can slide the cable through the backing plate or can I just get away with removing a spring or two? What can I use to squeeze to cable fingers together to slide it out? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.