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MP&C · 04-26-2020, 02:28 PM

With our adel clamps arrived, Mike and I worked on the brake cables while Vince was prepping things for paint...

I think he's having too much fun...

We had to wait for -5 clamps as these were snug enough to hold the cable from moving. This allows us to set the length to the backing plate such that it clears the frame during suspension travel..

The clamps were held in place using rivet nuts installed into the frame. Here is a video showing rivet nuts and the proper installation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jrrf_VbTsc

Outer sheaths are marked for trimming..

Be sure to pull cables out of the way prior to cutting...

Our implement of destruction...

Using Gripple cutters to cut the cable... Also made by Knip-ex, both are designed for cutting steel wire rope..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWrpry0XgAU

Our parking brake assembly used an integral "return spring" to pull the pedal back upwards when the brake is released, so that part is saved for this installation as well. To keep the end of the spring from rubbing against the cable in one spot, we machine a landing in the adjuster. We will also use some Teflon heat shrink over the cable to help prevent wear.

Final trim on the rear cables will come when we drop the body back on the frame for proper fitment to the brake pedal assembly.

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04-26-2020, 02:28 PM	#1133
MP&C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Leonardtown, MD Posts: 1,633	Re: 55 Wagon Progress With our adel clamps arrived, Mike and I worked on the brake cables while Vince was prepping things for paint... I think he's having too much fun... We had to wait for -5 clamps as these were snug enough to hold the cable from moving. This allows us to set the length to the backing plate such that it clears the frame during suspension travel.. The clamps were held in place using rivet nuts installed into the frame. Here is a video showing rivet nuts and the proper installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jrrf_VbTsc Outer sheaths are marked for trimming.. Be sure to pull cables out of the way prior to cutting... Our implement of destruction... Using Gripple cutters to cut the cable... Also made by Knip-ex, both are designed for cutting steel wire rope.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWrpry0XgAU Our parking brake assembly used an integral "return spring" to pull the pedal back upwards when the brake is released, so that part is saved for this installation as well. To keep the end of the spring from rubbing against the cable in one spot, we machine a landing in the adjuster. We will also use some Teflon heat shrink over the cable to help prevent wear. Final trim on the rear cables will come when we drop the body back on the frame for proper fitment to the brake pedal assembly. . __________________ Robert Last edited by MP&C; 04-26-2020 at 02:35 PM.