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Dougster43 Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2018 Posts: 182 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 3:59 pm Post subject: Emergency brake cable modification for EMPI disc brakes |
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After installing the EMPI rear disc brake set-up, I found that the emergency brake cables did not fit properly. The cable sleeve at the rear was not long enough to allow it to run up the trailing arm and the cable itself was maxed out at the handle end leaving no adjustment for stretching. Here is the before picture:
To fix it, I fired up the lathe and made extenders that fit over the end of the tube where if comes out of the chassis. It lengthened the tube by about 1 inch which worked out perfectly for me and now the cable routing is good and I have adjustment for stretching. Just thought I would share this fix.
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mondshine Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2006 Posts: 2765 Location: The World's Motor Capital
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 4:49 pm Post subject: Re: Emergency brake cable modification for EMPI disc brakes |
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Great fix!
I have thought about doing that every time I have replaced my Thing's brake cables for the last 40 years.
Even with stock rear drum brakes, I have never had a set of brake cables that were not an inch too long.
Last time, I just lopped off the ends before they punched holes in my new boot.
Next time, I will just turn a couple of extensions like you did.
Nice work, Mondshine |
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Metal Twister Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2013 Posts: 405 Location: licking, MO.
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: Emergency brake cable modification for EMPI disc brakes |
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Very nice... you would think those were factory stock items if you didn't know. _________________ Change is Opportunity!
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Hyatt181 Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 128
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 7:09 am Post subject: Re: Emergency brake cable modification for EMPI disc brakes |
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Any chance you want to make more of those extenders? |
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Dougster43 Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2018 Posts: 182 Location: Texas
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:48 am Post subject: Re: Emergency brake cable modification for EMPI disc brakes |
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I would be glad to make a few - however since my sketches are long gone, I will need you to measure the outside diameter of the tubes that the adapter will push onto as well as the diameter of the part of the cable end that will slide into the other end of the adapter so I can drill the right size holes. I can get the other dimensions off of the adapters on my vehicle the next time I have it up on the lift.
I will need to get about a foot 3/4" diameter 6061 aluminum bar. I got mine from McMaster Carr. Let me know if you are interested and I can PM you with my address. |
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oscarsnapkin Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2013 Posts: 557 Location: Bucks County, PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: Emergency brake cable modification for EMPI disc brakes |
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Off topic, but your chassis looks great. Wondering what you used to paint it and if you are happy with the results/application process? _________________ - 1977 CEI Sunroof Bus 2.0L F.I. Hydraulic Lifters
- 1973 Thing
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Dougster43 Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2018 Posts: 182 Location: Texas
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:11 am Post subject: Re: Emergency brake cable modification for EMPI disc brakes |
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oscarsnapkin wrote: |
Off topic, but your chassis looks great. Wondering what you used to paint it and if you are happy with the results/application process? |
Thanks. I had the whole chassis and all of the suspension components blasted and powder coated. I had the body off to weld in new floor pans and it kind of grew to a full restoration. I then coated the floor pans with Raptor Liner to give some additional protection and texture, but with the powder coating I really should never have to worry about it.
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