ZX H/brake cable replacements

Unread post by **RichardW** » 12 Dec 2005, 07:43

Got to fit new cables on the ZX next weekend (one parted company, might as well do both, as the other looks suspect). Fortunately this one has rear discs, so no stripping of the drums required

Just wondered if anybody's got any tips for common pitfalls?

mezuk04 · Unread post by **mezuk04** » 12 Dec 2005, 07:49

Replaced the drivers side cable which is certainly a little easier than the passenger side, just make sure you have a comfortable pillow/cushion in the back seats to lean on when your undoing the nut to loosen the cables, talk about back breaking and it seems to take forever

rossnunn · Unread post by **rossnunn** » 12 Dec 2005, 18:55

just taken mine off too about 2 mins to do the handbrake end.

A deep socket does wonders.

Unread post by **RichardW** » 17 Dec 2005, 18:06

Job done. Whilst discs might avoid the need to remove the drums, it doesn't stop the ferrule on the cable rusting into the caliper

The drivers side took over an hour of hammering, making special tool, careful heating with blowlap to persuade it out

rossnunn · Unread post by **rossnunn** » 17 Dec 2005, 20:09

blimey, thats worth remembering when I fit my new ones. A little bit of vasline me thinks.