1984 GMC S15 Repair Question
Topics covered: Backing plate, Brakes, Tool.
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Asked on January 8, 2008
1984 GMC S15 emergency brake cable at rear backing plate
I have had to replace the rear backing plates.Is there a tool to compress the spring on e-brake cable at the backing plate to re-attach the the lever arm to the cable?
Asked by Bill SobjackAnswer
Replied on January 8, 2008
No! I use 2 pair of sidecutters, put them together at the nub, spread the spring, hold and install lever, fairly simple!
Replied on January 8, 2008
Thanks been tryining to do it bare handed with plyers.don't have side cutter's though.
Replied on January 8, 2008
You can use any pliers, dykes work best!