1968/9 Riviera lead parking brake cable removal

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by Prairie Piston, Jul 8, 2020.

  1. Prairie Piston

    Prairie Piston Well-Known Member

    Is there a clip that retains the cable where it passes thru the frame. We have the the cable disconnected at both ends and have the “fingers” slipped thru the firewall but can’t seem to slide it thru the frame. What am I missing?
     
  2. Utah455

    Utah455 Platinum Level Contributor

    Can’t answer for Rivera but In my 70 GS, the cable has to come out the engine compartment side on both ends.

    There was a clip on the back side of the frame under the car.

    The frame part of the cable has to come forward into engine bay and the cabin part of the cable down into the engine bay.
     
  3. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Well-Known Member

    Small worm hose clamp, and a lot of patience, or pipe with I'd of hole to slip over cable and fingers.

    (Reading comprehension fail. Did not read it thoroughly, that you already got the "fingered retainer" through the firewall. )
     
    Last edited: Jul 9, 2020
  4. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

  5. Utah455

    Utah455 Platinum Level Contributor

  6. 1969RIVI

    1969RIVI Well-Known Member

    The Riv parking brake cable joins/separates at the back of the car/frame where it splits off to go to the tear drums. Take it apart there and you should be able to pull the rest of it through the frame towards the front. I had to replace the rear portion for the a safety a few years ago on my 69 Riv when I first got it. Hopefully this helps!
     

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