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volkyrican Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2006 Posts: 14
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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:36 pm Post subject: E- brakes cables |
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How difficult is it to install new e-brake cables on a 66 bug? |
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58Dub Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2004 Posts: 1713 Location: Davison, MI
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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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Normally they are pretty straight forward. Just disconnect both ends, and pull them out. Feed the new ones in....connect and adjust. _________________ 58 Beetle (now just a pile of parts in the corner)
60 Beetle (2221 turbo under construction)
70 Beetle Baja project |
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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I find it's easier if I take the seats out. _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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61SNRF Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2009 Posts: 4657 Location: Whittier 90602
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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: E- brakes cables |
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volkyrican wrote: |
How difficult is it to install new e-brake cables on a 66 bug? |
How big is a rock?
Seriously though....
You have to remove and install the rear drums, for some this is difficult.
Where the cable clamp enters the backing plate it's like a chinese puzzle, only fits one way but finding the sweet spot can be agravating.
Like Doc said, take the seats out for sure.
Taking the handle out makes it easier too.
Make sure to match the old and new to be sure you've gotten the right ones.
Grease the S out of them as you feed them in.
Adjust brakes first then adjust handle for 4-5 clicks.
Be prepared to re-adjust them too because they will stretch a little when they are used for a while. |
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delliott101 Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2008 Posts: 1315 Location: Caldwell - Lake Lowell ID
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:57 am Post subject: |
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I had to do this when I was revamping my Bug when I first got it... It was a bit of a chore, but the chore was running the cable into the drum correctly. Leave one side connected so you can see how it connects.
I was able to do it without any prior knowledge of how to replace them, so it isn't too bad!
Like 61SNRF said, take the e-brake handle out first... it will make it easier! _________________ Transplanted Jersey Boy living in Idaho by way of Northern California!
We don't own old VWs, we just take care of them for the next driver |
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jettaway03 Samba Member
Joined: April 14, 2008 Posts: 95 Location: Doylestown, PA
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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It's not bad. Make sure you have the correct length cable. I had posted a picture a few weeks back it you need a visual of how it looks installed. |
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