Can't get the E Brake cable back into the brake shoe?

[MSQREX]

For the life of me, I cannot pull back the spring on the E Brake cable far enough to put the knob on the end of the cable into the brake shoe. Am I missing something here? Any way to loosen up the tension on this spring?

2000 C2500, 14 bolt SF

 

[kennythewelder]

I had the same issue when I rebuilt My rear end about 3 months ago. I fought with it until I finally got it. Try cycling the EMG brake peddle a few times. Thats what help me.

 

[east302]

I hate those things. I’ve thought about getting one of these, seems like it might work.

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[TechNova]

I've had that tool for years. I forget I have it and just attach the cable by hand.

 

[WrenchingCaveman]

Needle Nose vise-grip, and elbow grease

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Needle Nose vise-grip, and elbow grease

IIRC that's how we did it on mine.

 

[Schurkey]

I cannot pull back the spring on the E Brake cable far enough to put the knob on the end of the cable into the brake shoe. Am I missing something here? Any way to loosen up the tension on this spring?

2000 C2500, 14 bolt SF

The cable doesn't go to the brake shoe.

The cable goes to the lever that attaches to the shoe.

The job is much harder when the cables are partially-seized so they don't release fully. Are your cables in good condition? Have a helper pull the park brake release handle. Pull on the cable-end with a vice-grip, try to gain some additional length. Then slide the spring back, hook the lever around the cable. With the lever attached to the cable, connect the lever to the brake shoe.

 

[MSQREX]

The cable doesn't go to the brake shoe.

The cable goes to the lever that attaches to the shoe.

The job is much harder when the cables are partially-seized so they don't release fully. Are your cables in good condition? Have a helper pull the park brake release handle. Pull on the cable-end with a vice-grip, try to gain some additional length. Then slide the spring back, hook the lever around the cable. With the lever attached to the cable, connect the lever to the brake shoe.

Yes, sorry I meant the lever going into the shoe.
I will try your advice tonight regarding holding the park brake release.
My cables are not in the greatest shape, the springs on them are a little rusted which is probably why I have been having trouble pulling them back.
I even bought the above tool, still had trouble.
I just need to get them back into the lever to pass inspection.