Parking brake cable tool

[atikovi]

I see the Lisle version for around $20 http://www.automotivepartsfactory.c...rvtF7qUKPdyAIi8S_YxaLkQiVV-cMlyxoC8FYQAvD_BwE

And Schley Tools for over $60 http://www.ntxtools.com/network-too...RHaKIZ9OqrO9RLS8OiEdvvcmyOl_raFxoCC78QAvD_BwE

Anybody tried both to say the latter is worth 3 times as much?

 

[Strouty]

Damn, I didn't know they made a tool like that, I had to take the body off a truck and ended up cutting the little bracket in between the cable ends. Now I have to get one. Hopefully some people will chime in, the Schley one looks a bit more robust.

Zoro tools sells it and with the 25% off codes it will be the cheapest price, they offer free shipping, so all in is $69.46

Unfortunately, it is backordered.

 

[Strouty]

Bump for the morning crew.

 

[Stevenn1]

I never used a special tool. I replaced a few emergency brake lines in Domestic trucks. Seems like there is a spring and tensioner nut/screw located directly under the driver. It wasn't all that involved. Is this for Imports?

 

[atikovi]

Mostly for domestic trucks. Took me a half hour to unhook the cable end from the connector the last time, monkeying around with needle nose pliers and a small screwdriver.

 

[hangfirew8]

Hmm I didn't know that tool existed. Could have used it on my pickup truck last month. Idea to loosen the tensioner was of no help because it was rusted solid. Actually that's why I was in there, couldn't snug up the parking brake.

I solved the problem by cutting out all the rusted line and adjuster and replacing it. Painted bare metal and used lots of anti-seize.

 

[GTA Matt]

Lisle tool will work on a brand new, un-rusted cable. The Schley tool works amazingly well on even the most rusted cables.

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[WhiffySpark]

I just pull the cable down through the bracket and then use needle nose visegrips to keep it slack

 

[Strouty]

Lisle tool will work on a brand new, un-rusted cable. The Schley tool works amazingly well on even the most rusted cables.

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I am ordering one, it is still on backorder but I can get it cheaper if I wait. I have rust issues most of the time.

 

[GTA Matt]

I am ordering one, it is still on backorder but I can get it cheaper if I wait. I have rust issues most of the time.

It's actually a pretty amazing tool. Pulled the cable apart on this rusty pig like it was a brand new cable. Sorry, no pics of the cables...

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[Tonyuk]

Wire brush and some WD40 and that would be as good as new.