Fitting parking brake cables

[aarvig]

Hey guys!  Just curious, what is the best way to cut/shorten the cable housings?  What about the actual cables?  I was just going to use a hacksaw or bandsaw and thought I better ask on here to see if there are any tips available.

[Paul Proefrock]

Either hacksaw or bandsaw will work - make sure to take the inner cable out first 

Also, check your axle articulation before you cut to the final length. Very difficult to use if you cut them too short

Paul

[aarvig]

Good call on the cable length.  How do I know if I have enough to accommodate for the live axle travel?

[Bob Worley]

Aaron, here is how I routed my e-brake cables:

[Dan]

The most frequently used tool in my build was a hand-held pneumatic cutting wheel.  For smaller diameter cable a cable cutter is the better call.  Just be sure to tightly tape the cable and cut through the tape to avoid fraying.     

[Paul Proefrock]

How do I know if I have enough to accommodate for the live axle travel?

Remove the springs from the coil-overs. Raise the frame and let the axle hang on the shocks - that will be your full down position. Then raise the axle till it contacts the stops, that will be your full up position.

[aarvig]

How do I know if I have enough to accommodate for the live axle travel?

Remove the springs from the coil-overs. Raise the frame and let the axle hang on the shocks - that will be your full down position. Then raise the axle till it contacts the stops, that will be your full up position.

Got it...thanks!