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Quick question. Replacing the front parking brake cable. I have the side covers off the console. The shop manual isn't exactly clear from there. My main question is now is how to get off the rubbery plastic cover that the PB handle sticks through? Are there any screws holding that on or is it just tabbed in.
On the plus side of this operation, while pushing the seat cushion down enough to access one of the side cover screws I found 2 packs of Equal artificial sweetener, a Rolling Stones cassette tape, a dime, a nickel, and one 1972 Dutch Guilder. Would have preferred a Dutch girl, but hey, 15 cents towards the rebuild is something.
ON my 1968 I just did this last year (2018) and it is relatively easy. I cannot picture what you are asking about? If you could take a picture and post it, then perhaps I could be of assistance.
Originally Posted by vince vette 2
Quick question. Replacing the front parking brake cable. I have the side covers off the console. The shop manual isn't exactly clear from there. My main question is now is how to get off the rubbery plastic cover that the PB handle sticks through? Are there any screws holding that on or is it just tabbed in.
On the plus side of this operation, while pushing the seat cushion down enough to access one of the side cover screws I found 2 packs of Equal artificial sweetener, a Rolling Stones cassette tape, a dime, a nickel, and one 1972 Dutch Guilder. Would have preferred a Dutch girl, but hey, 15 cents towards the rebuild is something.
Vince, is this for your 80-82 Corvette (that matches your sig?). The above suggestions are all for early-model cars, not for bubble-glass with the new interior.
There is a metal bracket that holds the rubber part. You should take them off together. There are two screws that go into the rear of the center console plate behind the shifter (assuming they haven't snapped off already), and two metal tabs that bolt to the trans tunnel. I'll see if I can post a photo. This job is much easier with the seats out of the car.
Here's a photo. With the driver's seat all the way forward, you can just barely see the bolt on the tab that goes into the bracket fixed to the tunnel. There is one on each side (offset from each other, it will be clear when you take it off). The original piece is bare steel. I painted mine with zinc chromate, so it looks like Christmas.
Bikespace, yes it is for my '80. Thanks greatly for going out of your way to get those pics. That will certainly get me there. I hadn't snapped anything off. 30 years ago I probably would have done that first and then asked.
Carriljc, Techoca, thanks for also pitching in. I should have clarified that it was an '80 I was dealing with.
Bikespace, yes it is for my '80. Thanks greatly for going out of your way to get those pics. That will certainly get me there. I hadn't snapped anything off. 30 years ago I probably would have done that first and then asked.
Carriljc, Techoca, thanks for also pitching in. I should have clarified that it was an '80 I was dealing with.
I hope it's helpful! I searched for the exact same info about 18 months ago, and I found the same thread that didn't apply to my car (but didn't know it). Fortunately a seat was out, and I was able to see where it was stuck and remove the correct bolts.
I s'pose I could have read my assembly instruction manual, but where's the fun in that.
I hope it's helpful! I searched for the exact same info about 18 months ago, and I found the same thread that didn't apply to my car (but didn't know it). Fortunately a seat was out, and I was able to see where it was stuck and remove the correct bolts.
I s'pose I could have read my assembly instruction manual, but where's the fun in that.
As they say, a lot of good judgment comes from experience and a lot of experience comes from poor judgment.
I didn't have to break the tabs. They were already broken. Maybe I did it many years ago when I had to pull the gage panel to because that PoS flex circuit board went flaky. I can't believe they were so so cheap that the didn't use a hard PWB with a connector, or at least put a couple cents worth of tin plate on the contact pads.
parking brake cable, front, replace
