Parking brake cable replacement on 2002 2500HD Chevy
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- What a battle to replace a parking brake cable on a 2002 2500HD Chevy! But as always TDM wins!
Before anyone starts saying to loosen the adjuster to give more slack, on this particular set up, THERE IS NO ADJUSTER TO LOOSEN! And the cable was released and at rest as far as it could be.
AAM 1150 14 BOLT GM 11.5" REAR in a 2002 Chevrolet 2500HD with the 6.6 Liter Duramax diesel engine with an Allison 1000 transmission
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Before anyone starts saying to loosen the adjuster to give more slack, on this particular set up, THERE IS NO ADJUSTER TO LOOSEN! And the cable was released and at rest as far as it could be.
You should have just loosened the adjuster to give it more slack Mike! ;)
@@BigDog50001 now why the hell didn't I think of that?!?!?!
So what was the trick lmao
This video shows how to reset the ratcheting emergency brake pedal: ruclips.net/video/ex3rlTG-lFc/видео.html
I did not have to pry up on the mechanism as he did. I just knelt outside the drivers door. Make sure that the pedal is all the way up. I then grabbed the brake cable under the truck with my left hand and with my right index finger reaching over the pedal arm, I pressed on the spring that he indicated in his video and pulled on the cable with my left hand. The important part is to keep full tension on the cable so that the ratchet doesn't recoil. If you keep the tension on it while working all of the slack back to where the two cables connect, there will be enough to connect the two with no problem. At least for me it worked this way. It took a couple of tries to do it without the mechanism reeling it back in on me but I did eventually get it. As a side note, I couldn't find the correct position for the screwdriver to hold the ratchet back so I just did this without it. I appreciate both videos, yours and his. They were both helpful in completing the job.
I'm not a critic, just stuck trying to get mine back together and the part I wanted to see you didnt show because of critics. Thanks critics. I'm truly on my own here again thanks to critics
Yes it would be nice to see how to release the slack adjuster inside of the park brake pedal assembly
Those cables can be a real pain in the rear end nice job.
Just replaced all the cables on a 98 GMC K 1500. After a lot of choice words and determination was able to complete. It was a pain though. A trick my buddy came up with to release the cable from the retainers was a boxed in half inch wrench to slide over the cable to release the tabs.
You have critics? Unbelievable! I tell you what, that cold one after a job that kicked your butt never tasted better! Nicely done Mike!
I’ve spent way too much time just trying to get one more inch of slack. I’m convinced this is impossible and it’s just youtube magic. You’re a sorcerer
I found your video as I had the same problem you did trying to connect the single cables together. So I undid the connections at each brake. I then connected the single cable under the cab and pulled hard to set it deep in the joiner. I then hooked in the passenger side cable end loop and pulled on the whole brake cable (pulled on sheath and all) and got tonnes of slack and slid on the spring and easily popped in the plastic stop. Did the same on the drivers side and it really only took about 15 min once I figured that out. There must be a spring in the cab somewhere that allowed slack when the pulling on the cable sheath. I had the clamp bolts all undone till the end. I could easily change the set now. I did have problems getting the single link appart like you did. Pounded it out with a flat screw driver after I cut the broken brake cable off.
Hey make a video and let me know! anything to make the job easier.
Sometimes parking brake cables can be a PIA to replace. I remember replacing the cables on the Escape and with all the slack I could get, it was a job getting it all together. Great diligence Mike on working with this job! 😀😊
Yeah I knew it was going to be easy when I started because it never is it seems with parking brake cables. Thanks Terry!
Tip slide a box end wrench over those cable prongs and it will slide right out of the bracket, that connector under the cab I use a heavy c ring pliers
great tips! thanks!
I hate doing parking brake cables.....I think the front cable will pull back then hold it with vice grips or hose squeeze pliers
Me too! I was pulling the front cable back with a ratchet strap and was afraid it was going to snap! shouldn't be that hard! I swear the new back cable was too short!
Enjoyed your video, but was disappointed when you failed to show the connecting of the cables. I have just done a complete rear brake job on my 2007 Sierra 2500 HD Classicwith all new parts, including backing plates, and was at a loss as to how to get the two ends of the cable to meet. Scrolling down in the comments of your video, I found a link to the E brake pedal, and the fact that it has a take up spool kind of like a roll up window shade. Learned how to release the slack, and with some choice words, and some Mcgivering, got the cable end into place. Have been out for a test drive, and all is as it is supposed to be. I feel like a big retriever with a new ball. Big wags!!! Thanks, now it's beer thirty!
How do release the spool. I watched a video on doing this but can not get it to release.
Really enjoy your videos! Just a small suggestion tho, I see the dust shield/back plate is gone from that side. I’ve learned thru the years that running these chevys without one with rear disk brakes sure will greatly accelerate inner pad wear I guess the weather really gets to them - forgive the foul word but dorman makes a 2 piece shield that actually works pretty good & isn’t much $
Cheers!
Funny you should mention that. They lay on my workbench for over a year. To replace them I need to pull the axles again and put new seals in. I figured I would wait until the seals start leaking again (with all they salt they use around they will start leaking again!) and do the whole job then.
After trying some brute force things. I put a propane torch on the coupler. Then spread the coupler with some decent snap ring pliers. Put some WD 40 on it. Then used channel locks fully open to grab the cable end and the other end of the coupler. It slid right out. I was surprised.
I have the exact make/model truck with same broken cable. Now I'm REALLY not looking forward to replacing it . In general, , youtube vids give me MORE confidence.. This one, not so much. I didn't realize this was such a PIA.
Thanks for making this sir.
+don bailey you can do it. I do know next time I will go to thw Chevy dealer and get the OEM cable. I think that would have been the correct cable. And the rust is an extra hassle where I live.
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic Not a bad idea. Mine is short bed Crew cab. None of the on-line retailers ask this question. I can't imagine there not being different cable lengths depending on such parameters.
Yeah there is a difference. That is why next time I would take my truck VIN number to the dealer pay the higher price and get the correct cable. I didnt show it but I had to grind the knurl smaller at the end of the cable because it would not fit in the holder and knurl was definitely bigger than the stock one. Just saying. And I had the problem with after market Ford emergency cables also.
As aggravating as that job was, could you imagine doing it without a lift? We're getting to old for that.
If I didn't have a lift I wouldn't be doing a lot of these repairs!
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic I wish I had room for a lift....
life is sooo much easier!
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic I still have to do this laying under the truck and when my shoulder pops out of its socket I just flop around under there until I get it back in. True Story!! I think I need a lift.
I'm sure mine needs changing too for about the last 5 years . I do have the tool to attach the cables together , well I think I do , never used it yet but I'm thinking it for the cable.😂😂
I have the tool also but in this case it would not have helped!
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic Ask Helga if the tool is the one I showed on Instagram.
Nice to see some new vids from you... you must have very strong arms to pull those cables together. You could always tie a rope to the rear cable and a tree and drive backwards to bring the cables together. Just and idea. don't try this at home kiddies.
could be oops video
I had parking brake implode on me yesterday locking up rear wheel in driveway. Crunching was horrible. A hold down clip broke in half. Found in gravel on driveway
Wow. Not good! Now you have a job ahead of you.
The Disgruntled Mechanic
I was concerned it was the differential. I will do parking shoes any day compared to the thought of replacing entire diff and axle setup.
There is a dimple mark on the back side of that bracket that keeps the cable end from sliding out take a punch and go from inside where the end is trying to slide past and flatten out. Then the end slides right out
Thanks for the tip but never that simple with PA rust and salt built up for 17 years.
Nice job and screw the critics, I’m sure you did it the way I would have. Then buy the tool, if someone makes a tool for that. Can’t have to many tools in life
Thanks. The tool would not have helped in this case! I know that without a doubt!
Great video thanks brother. I understand the struggle. I think everyone should have their own tricks to the madness. Right or wrong it's done and works no damage to either end. 👍👍
Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
Nice work
Thank you!
That really sucks you didn’t show how you hooked it up ! I’m at that spot !!!!!!
vise grips and rachet straps
Whatever gets the job done in the end, and everything works the way it should. Who cares.
Nice video and enjoy a cold one.
You deserved that beverage. :-)
Hello and thank you for showing how to do this. I am getting ready to change out my dads parking cables because I am not able to ajust the shoes any more in order to make the pedal work better. Yes the shoes are good and the so is the hat they rub in. Did you back off the shoes when you tried to put the cables back together? I know yuo do not want to share the way you did do it: however I do not have an imagination that would allow me to get this cable connected again
Yes I did back all the way off on the shoes. And in the comments I have mentioned how I did it but not in the video. It consisted of ratchet straps and vise grips placed various places. Good luck.
The struggle is real.
Tug-mike-war
There's a Automatic Adjuster built into the E-brake pedal. And there is a procedure to reset/disabled for servicing the cable system. Easy once you release it. you would never know by looking at the pedal. Hard to see it.
Yep had it released.
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic that would have been the most important part of the video to show. its why I am here watching. I need 2 inches
You can never have enough critics, can you?
Great struggle, I mean Video
A well earned adult beverage!
For a second I thought it was Marcus Fenix delta squad
Guess I need to get into gaming! I had to look that up!
Fack! I am having the same problem with the new cable being about 1.5 inch too short lol I was hoping to see how you did it!!!!
Read the comments. I do say in there. I do not advise to do it but it involved ratchet straps and vise grips strategically placed. If any of it would have snapped and hit me it would have killed me.
Mike, on 5:59 you can put small hose clamp on that get that off easily. As Eric O did that one of his videos. Hope that helped :)
Nope tried that. wouldn't fit on. not enough room. Thats why I went the way I did.
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic ah. Ok. It was worth a try lol. Nice job Mike!!
A brake line was recently replaced on my 2001 Suburban been driving it for 2 weeks just found out the emergency brake had been pressed down but the light didn't come on. It seems like the brake pedal has pressure but it doesn't stop the car. What is this?
looks like your dust shield for the brake rotor is rusted away also!!
yep sure is! gotta pull the axle to put a new on. Have new ones setting in a box waiting.
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic yeah i gotta put new lug studs on my hub. the previous owner destroyed them along with the wheel!
i adjusted my 2001 tahoe e brake shoes as seen in multiple videos, yet there is little resistance when i press on the parking brake pedal it goes to the floor too easily. i suspect some cable problem can yo help me figure it out?
My left rear parking spring broke off the caliper. Do I have to replace the whole line? 2004 Silverado 2500HD.
I'll take a guess, you pulled the e-brakes arms to engaged position with ratchet straps, or pull the cable/s that way with addition to vice grips =p
I've never lollol
**further mumbles porta-power pull back ram and vice grips, nothing 10 tons of force wont stretch into place :))
Were you standing in the garage actually watching me do this???? uncanny!!!!!
you could have posted that reply! I like it. get 'er done! And I have 6 cool whip containers for my salad bowl set!
Disappointed I wasted my time watching a video to learn how to do something that was intentionally left out of the video!
I really need to know how you got it back together and to stretch that far!
Vise grips and ratchet straps "may" work
That one part is the reason I watched this video and u cut it out I’ll imagine and hope with the answer though
maybe ying first lol good job use air hammer an chisel to get those cable connectors.
yeah but I had no good way to hold it while using those. especially when it was rusted in....bad!
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic ok
I like this guy
Thanks!
Like to turn a wrench and have a few beers with ya bro! Maybe in the next life.
Great page. Love these videos.
TY!
I have an 03 2500 HD, having issues with the parking brake dragging on the right rear...
could be broken spring or rusted off parts depending where you live.
Yeah I’m guessing something is broken because it drags intermittently
Great video
Thanks!
Im doing this exact job on mine. When buying parts, there are always 2 options - with 2 inch body lift or without. No idea what my truck has. Any clues how to figure that out?
www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/36921-gm-rpo-codes-show-i-have-a-2-body-lift/
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic thanks! I found the sticker in glove box, HVY was one of the codes, so I've got the lift. Thanks so much, I had no idea about these codes. Big help!
Damn rust.... time to move to Florida!!! =)
No way! I love a challenge! yeah right!
Tight like first night. Lol.
oh baby! oh baby!
too graphic for RUclips comments
I think what you could have used for the cable connection is this SP Tools 10500 (fast forward to 30 seconds in) ruclips.net/video/tkYBTuCjFk4/видео.html
There are other tools that do the same thing, but my research has shown this tool is still the best!!!
Yes I am sure I could have but I had to use what I had available. And funny you should mention that tool because after this video it is on my list of tools to buy!
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic I only found the tool thinking there had to be something better than the other's offered. To help other people, this one is adjustable for different pull lengths and other's aren't! WELL worth the price!!! Besides, others just saved the hours it took me in searching for this tool!!!
Hey brother are you brandons uncle? He mentioned this channel to me today 👊🤙
Yep hope we can do a video together! I want to see some your toys up close and personal!
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic sounds good man! My polebarn wont be up for a couple months yet but we can definetely do something!
Salud cheers 🥂
Don't you love engineers
1st BOOM
nice!
Leon, Ready for exploding comment? Boom!!!
working parking brakes are for wimps =p
Yeah and a requirement to be working to pass Pennsylvania state vehicle inspection!
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic The only time parking brakes need to work--State inspection. The only time we use them I hear that.
Well that was a waste of my time... I was hoping to see how someone else did it so I could get mine back together......
Read the comments I say how I did it. It entails vise grips and ratchet straps.
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic I did look thru but couldn't find your description. But I figured it out with a ratchet strap
Snap on and NAPA have good tool BCT1050 snapon # napa# 10500A
I do not think I would have enough strength to pull the pliers together to make it hook! It was waaaay off from hooking in.
I need your secret, I'm having a son of a bitch of time with mine, same damn thing, it's like 2 inches too short, errrrr
vise grips & ratchet straps but I DO NOT recommend it!
@@TheDisgruntledMechanic hey man thanks for your reply, ok I gotcha, I see what ya mean, I'll be workin on it tomorrow and report back, thanks again👍
Completely non-detailed video. Not very helpful...
Thank you for your feedback!!! I am ALWAYS happy when a very qualified, certified RUclips reviewer comes to my channel and critiques my videos. Especially when they show their certificates of authenticity for being a qualified RUclips reviewer!