Guest Randy Berger Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I posted this in Fords (Other) also.Does anyone rebuild emergency brake cables - specifically for a 1949 Mercury four-door sedan? Thank you for reading.YFAM, Randy Berger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I think Kanter can make up the center cables. Don't know about the wheel or handle cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Thanks Glenn, I've never needed this service but would think a lot of vehicles do. I'm posting this for a friend.YFAM, Randy Berger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Anyone who can silver solder can make a cable as long as you have the specs or a sample.My service brake cables wore out when the car was 30 years old. I had an aircraft shop make me up new cables. They worked great but only lasted 20 years. The second time I was in a small town and didn't have access to an aircraft shop. I was told that silver soldering the balls and fittings on the end was as strong as you could get. I bought new cable and did the soldering myself. They have now lasted 24 years and seem to be as good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Tinindian, thanks for the idea. The cable itself should be attainable at a hardware store. A Bernzomatic is probably needed for the soldering. Thanks again.YFAM, Randy Berger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeSoto Frank Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 The "balls" or other cable ends were first "swaged" tight around the cable, using either a machine or a die & hammer, then possibly silver-soldered.Silver soldering might require more heat than can be obtained from a propane "Harry-homeowner" torch...you might need MAPP or oxy-acetylene...You will also need to thoroughly de-grease the last inch or two of cable for the silver-solder or braze to "take"...stranded cable is greased or oiled at time of mfr to prevent rusting...Would probably be worth a few "practice" balls before attempting the real thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Silver soldering might require more heat than can be obtained from a propane "Harry-homeowner" torch...you might need MAPP or oxy-acetylene... </div></div>I've used a regular propane torch to silver solder studs on the back of my grille surround before having it plated. It worked out fine, real strong!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rohrbach Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I have used GEORGE MARTIN 717 273-9502. He makes them up from scratch. He advertises Brake Cables 20's - 80's.He also does Power Steering Hoses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Thanks George - I'll pass the information along. We appreciate the response.YFAM, Randy Berger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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