cords Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 got another curly one ,at some stage my handbrake cable was replaced and is in good condition .rear brakes are adjusted correctly ,but foot peddle is very heavy and if I push to hard it pulls cable out of retainer in car .I think I have it mounted properly but might be wrong .has anyone else had this problem before Cheers Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I do not know how that lug at the end of the cable is originally installed. Solder was a good idea but I think a stronger compound needed to be used, like brazing. However, the parking brake pedal in my Super is very easy to move. Not hard, even with the new springs I installed as part of my recent shoe replacement, which, appear to be a significant gauge, or three, thicker than the original brake return springs I took off. When you say the brake cable has been replaced, do you mean both cables? It sounds to me like you have some restriction in the cable that goes wheel to wheel. Possibly a low point where the cable could have held water and rusted internally? Otherwise, have the rear drums been removed to check if the cable and associated parking brake hardware are free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cords Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) Cables are all free as are the rear brakes it actually pulls the cable free of its mount under the dash not the end off the cable Cheers Gavin Edited October 10, 2016 by cords (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 It may be mis-adjusted and you're forcing the pedal to the ground when really the parking brake is already engaged. Check the adjustment under the car and see where it tightens up when you push on the lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 8 hours ago, cords said: it actually pulls the cable free of its mount under the dash not the end off the cable Cheers Gavin I'm not looking to be difficult, but I just have trouble envisioning the failure. Can you post a few pictures of what fails under the dash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 2 hours ago, Beemon said: It may be mis-adjusted and you're forcing the pedal to the ground when really the parking brake is already engaged. Check the adjustment under the car and see where it tightens up when you push on the lever. I'm think that Beemon has it. Or, it could be the cable is binding underneath, making the cable slack on the pedal when it is pushed down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cords Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 Here are the best pictures i can manage at the moment you can see that the collar at the end of the cable has pulled out of the retaining clamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Good pictures. I thought the collar came off the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cords Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 Nope just pulks out of the clamp i' m contemplating welding it to the bracket that unbolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 That would just be a temporary fix. There has to be some point in the cables that is damaged and binding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cords Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 The front half is new the rears seem to run fine will have to get it up in the air again when i get some time off work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) Looking at the 56 manual, on page 9-3 ( 297) the cable run shows 3 sharp turns where the cable could kink. One in front of each rear tire/rim, the other where the front cable comes off the torque tube, runs inside the X frame and turns to continue forward to where the cable comes up the front floor kickboards. Those ares may need close inspection for damage to the outer sheath. If they all look okay, then I wonder if one, or both, of the rear brake assemblies are missing the strut, which activates the forward shoe when the brake is applied? Edited October 12, 2016 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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