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Replace hand brake cable 700 1990

posted by  DPNY on  Wed Apr 22 11:57 CST 2015
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Hi - my hand brake cable broke at the lug that holds it in place right at the hand brake lever itself. I have removed the center console and see it broken and I see where the cable shoots down the tube and then under the car I see it go to each wheel. But I don't see where it splits in two directions to go to each wheel.

Is it a difficult job to replace cable?

1990 740 Turbo - manual transmission - sedan

Thanks,

Dean








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    Replace hand brake cable 700 1990

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    posted by  kittysgreyvolvo on  Wed Apr 22 12:15 CST 2015
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    In the 700-900 FAQ, please see:

    https://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/Brakes.htm#ParkingBrakeAdjustment

    The section also describes safety, or parking brake cable replacement.

    I'd not been under a 700-900-90 in sometime. I cannot recall where the safety brake cable sheathes exit from withing the sheet metal containing the passenger cabin.

    Under a 240, these cable exit somewhere under and around the rear seat either side of the driveshaft tunnel, cross over each other, and travel along the rear axle tubes away from the differential to the wheel hubs. 'Cept they may not cross under a 700-900-90.

    And remember, on 700-900-90, you also need to repack your rear wheel bearings with new NLGI-2 wheel bearing grease just like the front hubs!

    And don't buy aftermarket brake cables. I just hope your blue box or blue label clear poly bag with your replacement brake cable says it was made in Europa or USA.

    Other shall chime in with actually useful info for you.

    Hope that helps.

    Mac Dud.
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