E-brake replacement help

trforfun · 04-03-2007, 05:55 PM

Hi. I just purchased an 85 MR2 which needs the e-brake cable replaced. How hard is this? I own 2 Triumphs and do most of my own repairs/restoration. I am looking for a repair manual but wondered if it's a pain in the a** to do or not too difficult. Thanks for any advice/info. --Bruce

Daryl · 04-03-2007, 08:02 PM

Its very easy. A couple of bolts and remove the old one and install the new one. Should take less than 20-30 minutes

mr2stealth · 05-13-2007, 06:35 PM

where do you get the new cable??

trforfun · 05-14-2007, 11:22 AM

I have not fixed the e-brake as yet. I have been detailing the car, degreased the engine last weekend. I also need to replace the inner right front tie rod. Any thoughts on how hard this is to do? I do most of my own repair/restoration but I may take this to a shop. Thanks. --Bruce

mr2stealth · 05-14-2007, 04:29 PM

the tie rod isnt that hard. i think. i havent personally done it. but what did you clean the engine with? keep me updated on how hard and where to get the e-brake cable. thanks.

trforfun · 05-14-2007, 04:47 PM

I took my car to the local car wash, put it on jack stands and removed the tires. I sprayed engine degreaser all around the underside (I first covered the alternator, dist., coil and other electrical parts with plastic bags and taped them to keep them dry). I then scrubbed with small brushes, then used the car wash wand with the engine clean function, then soap, then rinse. It's messy--the high-powered spray goes everywhere but the underside looks much better and will be easier to work on and keep clean (I only drive this on dry days). The car wash owner wasn't too happy! I took off the cover panel near the engine. I now plan on taking off the other underside covers, cleaning them and whatever is above them then finally repairing the e-brake cable. I (think) I attached a photo of my car. Keep in touch, I'll let you know how things go with the brake cable. --Bruce

mr2stealth · 05-14-2007, 05:03 PM

ok thanks, ill definatly keep in touch .thanks for the help

04-03-2007, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
trforfun Some Skills Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	E-brake replacement help Hi. I just purchased an 85 MR2 which needs the e-brake cable replaced. How hard is this? I own 2 Triumphs and do most of my own repairs/restoration. I am looking for a repair manual but wondered if it's a pain in the a** to do or not too difficult. Thanks for any advice/info. --Bruce

05-14-2007, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
trforfun Some Skills Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	E-brake fix I have not fixed the e-brake as yet. I have been detailing the car, degreased the engine last weekend. I also need to replace the inner right front tie rod. Any thoughts on how hard this is to do? I do most of my own repair/restoration but I may take this to a shop. Thanks. --Bruce

05-14-2007, 04:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
trforfun Some Skills Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	E-brake and tie rod I took my car to the local car wash, put it on jack stands and removed the tires. I sprayed engine degreaser all around the underside (I first covered the alternator, dist., coil and other electrical parts with plastic bags and taped them to keep them dry). I then scrubbed with small brushes, then used the car wash wand with the engine clean function, then soap, then rinse. It's messy--the high-powered spray goes everywhere but the underside looks much better and will be easier to work on and keep clean (I only drive this on dry days). The car wash owner wasn't too happy! I took off the cover panel near the engine. I now plan on taking off the other underside covers, cleaning them and whatever is above them then finally repairing the e-brake cable. I (think) I attached a photo of my car. Keep in touch, I'll let you know how things go with the brake cable. --Bruce Attached Thumbnails

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04-03-2007, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Daryl Looking for good home Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 169 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Its very easy. A couple of bolts and remove the old one and install the new one. Should take less than 20-30 minutes

05-13-2007, 06:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr2stealth Gett Sidewayz Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 598 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	where do you get the new cable??

05-14-2007, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
mr2stealth Gett Sidewayz Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 598 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	the tie rod isnt that hard. i think. i havent personally done it. but what did you clean the engine with? keep me updated on how hard and where to get the e-brake cable. thanks.

05-14-2007, 05:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr2stealth Gett Sidewayz Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 598 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ok thanks, ill definatly keep in touch .thanks for the help