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Old Aug 11, 2018 | 02:05 PM
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Is it necessary to remove the torque tube tunnel plate to install a new e-brake handle and cable?

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Yes, since there are few cable strap points that you will have to secure the new cable up in the Torque tube area if you are replacing the main cable.


But the better question is why are you replacing the cable, since the e handle mech has an adjustment piece in to take up the slack as the cable slightly stretches over time.

Hence a cable snapped, then is needs to be replaced, but if you have too much lever movement and a cable is not snapped, then the problem is the E brake shoes need to be adjusted correctly, or you have a Lever (#3) at the E brake plate housing that is worn out instead.


So with the e brake shoes adjusted correctly and nothing worn out, should have 8~10 click up on the e brake lever from the all way down position, until you can't pull the E lever up any farther with the E brake shoes tight against the rear rotors drums.
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