I'm currently trying to swap rear axle assemblies between two Firebirds, but I'm unsure as to how best to disconnect the parking brake cable. Should it be disconnected from the wheel or from the lever? I would like to avoid removing the entire cable if possible, but that sounds more appealing than getting into the brake drums. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.

 

if you want to take them off the handle side, there are retainers that snap into brackets in the drive shaft tunnel, get them unsnapped there and then you should be able to unhook them from the puller assembly.

 

I was trying to "unsnap" the retainer in the driveshaft tunnel earlier tonight...didn't succeed yet. Any hints?

 

I purchased a tool, but I've heard that you can snug a zip tie around the tines tightly enough to slip the cable free.

JamesC

 

nice, I will be trying that this afternoon. Thanks for the tip!

 

The zip tie worked right off the bat on the passenger side retainer, the driver side took a little more effort. Thanks again for the idea!

 

Yupp! When i swaped the borg warner i got outa an 86 back into a different 86 this is how i did it, very easy. Took me an hour on the ground.