pflaming Posted January 18, 2019 Report Posted January 18, 2019 My e brake cable works easily and smoothly but. . . When new the was coated with some product that has dried out, broken, and crumbled off. I would like to recover it. What, if any, means are recommended? TKS Quote
pflaming Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Posted January 18, 2019 Tim, yes on the inside cable, what on the outside coil. It had a coating when new. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 18, 2019 Report Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) you can clean all this off, get yourself a length of shrink tube of the correct diameter and shrink it in place. My error, my mind immediately went the inner cables as you did not say assembly/shield/housing. Edited January 18, 2019 by Plymouthy Adams 1 Quote
casper50 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Posted January 18, 2019 any shrink tube that will shrink enough to fit tight on the cable would not be able to go over the clevis on the ends I wouldn't think. Quote
Brent B3B Posted January 18, 2019 Report Posted January 18, 2019 2 hours ago, pflaming said: Tim, yes on the inside cable, what on the outside coil. It had a coating when new. Was it zinc? Paint it zinc color Paul ? 1 Quote
pflaming Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Posted January 18, 2019 Brent, I like your suggestion so will do that then Plasti Dip the end that is under the cab. Give my greetings to your spouse. Paul Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 18, 2019 Report Posted January 18, 2019 there is also a shrink type tape that one can wrap the outer housing...….I used to use this stuff for military applications...this seems to be similar in all respect...... https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=shrinkable+insulating+tape&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=shrink+tape Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 18, 2019 Report Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, casper50 said: any shrink tube that will shrink enough to fit tight on the cable would not be able to go over the clevis on the ends I wouldn't think. I am not 100 percent on what you have for a e-brake cable but on my car the end that attaches to the handle inside the car IS NOT a clevis but a slug that inserts into the clevis with the end being the area designated for clamping in place.....and if that is not doable for you the distant end that is attached to the transmission mounted e-brake is also a removable clevis as this is the very means one has to adjust the cable, simply remove the nuts and slide the shrink in place...but this does require you to put a bit of effort above just slide on the shrink and heat... Edited January 18, 2019 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
casper50 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Posted January 18, 2019 I don't know what he has either but was told that it had a clevis on both ends. Quote
pflaming Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Posted January 18, 2019 One end does have a bolt for adjustment, so it would be possible to slip something over the coil. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 18, 2019 Report Posted January 18, 2019 oh but yes...just a matter of time and application...you only limited by initiative and imagination...... Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 19, 2019 Report Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) IF worse comes to worse and you still having difficulties.....you can always use a product that is known as spiral wrap. This item will allow you to place a decorative/protective coating but it will not be water proof...if in using this short cut method I would suggest a very good clean up of the outer cable jacket, a nice application of a grease as a barrier, apply the wrap, wipe off any excess. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1311.R3.TR9.TRC1.A0.H0.Xspiral+wrap.TRS0&_nkw=spiral+wrap+tubing&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=shrinkable+insulating+tape&LH_TitleDesc=0 Edited January 19, 2019 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
Eneto-55 Posted January 19, 2019 Report Posted January 19, 2019 I don't know how it would hold up in that environment over the long haul, but there is a rubber product that comes on a roll, like tape, but it can be stretched tight as you put it on, and seems to bond together after application. (I think this is what I have: Intertape Polymer Group 5517 Contractor Grade Rubber Tape.) When I have needed to remove it, I had to cut it with a razor knife - it was pretty difficult to just peel it back off. If I can't find a good way to protect the head light wire harnesses, this is what I will probably end up using there as well, but I've been looking for a thin wall rubber hose the right diameter to do the bulk of the length. Quote
LazyK Posted January 30, 2019 Report Posted January 30, 2019 being in the electrical industry. as a rule heat shrink will shrink to 50% (2:1) of original size. 3M does make some sizes that will do 4:1 https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/All-3M-Products/Energy/Power-Distribution/Wire-Cable/Insulation/Heat-Shrink-Tubing/?N=5002385+8709319+8710679+8710817+8711017+8730564+8743879+3294857497&rt=r3 Quote
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