E-brake Release Fix

[Eagle_SX4]

I found an e-brake release handle in the junkyard today but the cable was snapped. 

 

I decided I would attempt to fix it and it is now back to new condition.

 

1) Cut the old crimp off the handle and drill a 5/64 hole down the middle of the shaft about 1/2 deep. Also round the corners so you can crimp the cable in the end.

 

2) Using the Harbor freight wire crimping tool crimp the rounded end of the handle around the new cable.  I used a bicycle brake cable it is the perfect size.

 

3)Feed the new cable through the mounting bracket and mark the approximate length +1/2 inch for the ferrule.

 

4) Cut a piece of 1/4 diameter rod about 1/2 long. Drill a 5/64 hole through the center. This will be the ferrule you will crimp on to the cable.

 

5) Crimp the ferrule on the end of the cable and enjoy a renewed brake release lever.

 

Link to the harbor freight hydraulic crimper I used. I bought it months ago to do the wire lugs for my winch.

https://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-64044.html