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TOP-LINE (on delays in reply/finding post): I now have a folder with bookmarks to all my forum posts ~> that i can open with one click!
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67GMC !!!
AWESOMELY useful reply.
1) YES, I cannot get the parking brake cables out (at very end of cables) Neither the left rear or the right rear.
Also wondering... as really need to understand better. THOSE FINS! they're a hassle to get out AND in? Maybe there's a fin compressing tool or tip/trick to it?
If i were NOT to cut the cables, and did manage to free the rusted ends, I'd be wondering how hard it is to get the FINS out?
AND THEN: Once the rear cables are out, I'll be wondering how hard the FINS are to get back in place with new cables.
BASICALLY, I've been theorizing and pondering and NOT actually trying more than a few minutes on getting those rusted rear left/right cable tips out.
Been on other truck stuff though, which I'll likely post on soon enough. heh-heh.
2) And, totally spot-on with the Dorman I'm thinking - Might write them and ask about that. I have the dorman and it feels a bit off perhaps. Might be helpful to write them and let them know. I'll clean up the old one too!
Huge thank for the Fins/rusted cables bit. YEAH they are not coming out easily.
Haven't totally tried yet, as was ordering cables and much other truck stuff I'll post about.
Super happy to have tips and be writin' back my wonderings... about those fins getting out, and then getting them back in. That's been the puzzle which has stopped me going for it. Plus, my new rear cables arrive next Tuesday.
FINS! never woulda thought to call 'em that. heh-heh
Having a great time learning and doing.
Thanks to all.