e-brake cable removal

[RichMason]

I need to pull the rear suspension off my 69 E and I am unsure how to remove the e-brake cable from the hubs. Any tips?

Thanks,

[CHILI]

Since you have the longer trailing arms, I'm going to assume it's the same as mine. But, maybe I'm wrong.
1. remove wheel
2. remove caliper (see 101 section on replacing wheel disk). It's held on by two 19mm bolts.
3. string up the caliper so you don't bend the rigid line (very important).
4. unscrew the two small slot head screws that hold the caliper on. You'll see them on the face. 101 says they might be stubborn, but mine came right out.
5. pull off rotor
6. You'll see a clip where the cable comes in to meet the brake. Remove that.
7. I think it threads in too. Not sure, but that's about it, I believe.

I didn't actually take mine off, but I was down that far just last night. Changing a wheel stud.

[RichMason]

Excellent. Thanks.

[Neilk]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think you can remove the rear calipers without disconnecting the rear brake line. Since you will be redoing the rear suspension that won't be a problem for you.

[dtw]

Item 4 above should read "...that hold the ROTOR on..."

And yes, the rear caliper can be removed along with the hose, just make sure not to hang the caliper by the hose. BTW, any idea when that hose was replaced or caliper rebuilt? While it is off, you can inspect the condition of the caliper dust boots, which should be a good gauge. Also inspect the brake hose for bulges which indicate it is coming apart internally.

[RichMason]

Good points. I rebuilt the caliper and replaced the hose in the last few months. Of course, since the car won't move for another year... Any idea if I can put aluminum trailing arms off of an 86 Carerra on my car?

[CHILI]

Item 4 above should read "...that hold the ROTOR on..."

Oopsie! good catch
Ditto on the checking things out while it's apart. I was going to write that, but I was tired of typing. And from the looks of my misprint, I was apparently tired of thinking, too!

[CHILI]

Oh, wait, I noticed I also didn't mention that you should take off the "clip" that holds the brake line to the trailing arm. Not sure what they're called. Do that before you remove the caliper. It gives you extra maneuverability with the caliper. Again, be gentile with the rigid line.