995jim
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02-12-21 12:37 PM - Post#2814168
Hello, I need to shorten my e brake cable and crimp an end cap or sleeve on the end and wondered how the backyard mechanic can do that. I see ebay sells aluminum ends for crimping but I think I need steel and not sure what source is available. I have checked with a handful of businesses and nobody does it. Any comments?
thanks jim
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02-12-21 05:43 PM - Post#2814182
In response to 995jim
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-03006-Univ-Bra ke-Cab...
U CAN TAKE UP SOME SLACK WITH THAT IF U THINK IT WILL WORK WITHOUT CUTTING THE CABLE.
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bobb
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02-21-21 11:40 AM - Post#2814796
In response to 995jim
unlikely that your gonna be able to crimp anything on the end hard enough to hold up. got pics? how ugly can it be?
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995jim
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02-21-21 01:35 PM - Post#2814810
In response to bobb
Im gonna try to find a company do it locally. that alone is surprisingly tough so far.
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 grumpyvette
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02-21-21 09:09 PM - Post#2814842
In response to 995jim
https://www.amazon.com/Glarks-Crimping-Crimp er-Fis...
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 tommy49
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02-23-21 02:59 PM - Post#2814957
In response to 995jim
Cut a piece of steel rod, drill a hole for the cable & braze it on.
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