<VV> Has anyone ever repaired an e-brake cable ?

[Charles Lee]

I'm not trying to do a sub-standard job that will cause problems down the 
line just to save money, but I can't really throw gobs at every single thing 
that needs fixin'.

I too am finding lots of things that require new, or where I would prefer 
"buying new" but honestly don't see that this is one of them.

This another reason a 4-speed is better - the e-brake is a 'backup' rather 
than a primary system.

Charlie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Howell" <32chevy at 0306.org>
To: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Has anyone ever repaired an e-brake cable ?


> Charlie, I`ve never had to repair one so far. A guy in our club give me an 
> old rusty `60 model 4-dr just to get it out of his field and after I put 
> on four good tires and wheels I found out the parking brake still worked 
> just fine, unbelieveable after setting out in that field for all those 
> years !
> If it is a driver sometimes it is better to go ahead and put on new parts.
> I have a `66 Corsa Convertible down in my garage tore down, I have been 
> trying to get it back together for months but I keep finding things to 
> paint or fix, seems like it never ends but I want it to be dependable.
>
> Good Luck
> John Howell
> Lenoir City, Tennessee
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
> To: "John Howell" <32chevy at 0306.org>
> Cc: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 10:05 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Has anyone ever repaired an e-brake cable ?
>
>
>> You're right, Clark's catalog does verify the difference.  I was so busy 
>> trying unsuccessfully to access the other guys' catalogs that I didn't 
>> see that.
>>
>> Has anyone ever repaired one of these ?  I know it's only $30 (+S&H + 
>> waiting for it to come), but even that seems like a lot for 9' of cable ?
>>
>> Does the pin in the brake handle come out easily - it seems nicely 
>> squirreled away above and behind the steering column.
>> The pulleys seem fairly accessible.
>>
>> Seems like the hard part is removing the cable and installing it.
>> Building a new "middle" part of the old cable seems easy enough, with no 
>> downside - could even put a piece up there under the dash for adjusting 
>> more easily than going underneath to do that later ?
>>
>>
>> From: "John Howell" <32chevy at 0306.org>
>> To: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
>> Cc: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 6:46 PM
>> Subject: Re: <VV> LM e-brake cable - Difference beteeen 65-66 & 67-69 ?
>>
>>
>>> Charlie,
>>> Clark`s Catalog Page # 147  ( bottom of page ) The note says - From 
>>> emergency handle back to rear cable,   NOTE: 1967 -1969 front cable is 
>>> stronger,  1965 -1969 are ALL interchangeable.
>>>
>>> John Howell
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
>>> To: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; 
>>> "Matt Nall" <patiomatt at aol.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 5:31 PM
>>> Subject: Re: <VV> LM e-brake cable - Difference beteeen 65-66 & 67-69 ?
>>>
>>>
>>>> Clark's shows park brake cable :
>>>>
>>>> 1967-69 C-5909 $29.99
>>>> 1965-66 C470A $19.99
>>>>
>>>> You're saying that the changeover was 1969 ?  That makes sense so maybe 
>>>> a typo ?
>>>> I emailed Cal & Gene, too.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
>>>> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; "Matt Nall" <patiomatt at aol.com>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 1:40 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: <VV> LM e-brake cable - Difference beteeen 65 & 67 ?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I can't seem to get into Calif. Corvair's catalog in Chino - download
>>>>> doesn't work.
>>>>>
>>>>> Corvair Underground is in the process of generating a new catalog ? 
>>>>> The old
>>>>> catalog price list shows e-brake cable U-870 is U/A.
>>>>>
>>>>> So, price shopping right now and the only one I can find is Clark's 
>>>>> who
>>>>> lists the cable for $29.99 for 1967 and $19.99 for 65-66
>>>>>
>>>>> What's the difference between 65 & 67 ?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Charlie
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>> From: "Matt Nall" <patiomatt at aol.com>
>>>>> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 12:54 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: <VV> Fw: LM e-brake cable available or suitable 
>>>>> alternative ?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Does anyone have an e-brake cable for a 1967 Monza available ?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> =====================================================
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Most vendors do!   Jeff at Calif. Corvair in Chino  probably has used
>>>>>> ones..
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Matt Nall
>>>>>> Charleston, Oregon
>>>>>> http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/reswr0kp/
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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