edwardthomson51@yahoo.com 1 Report post Posted April 13, 2020 how in the hell do you get the old cables out of the backing plate in rear drum brakes to replace with new cables.....i bought the lisle tool to do it but it doesnt budge the metal spider to pull them out.......... there has to be another secret???? the old cables dont look that bad but i thought since i am replacing everything it would be wise to do it now......i may not be wise!!! ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted April 13, 2020 I used a flat head screwdriver and pushed one leg in at a time then pulled the old cable out. Not fun but only took about 5-10 min. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted April 14, 2020 Can you put a hose clamp on it and tighten it to squeeze the retainer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 14, 2020 Yep hose clamp works ,i use a screw driver just dont stab your self Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwardthomson51@yahoo.com 1 Report post Posted April 14, 2020 hose clamp ....sounds like a good idea......thanks guys.......i have some hope now!! ha ha .......pull off all your masks and have a nice cold beer!!!!!!!!!!!! ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted April 14, 2020 I slide a box end wrench over it. 7/16" if I remember correctly, wiggling it around a little it'll come out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwardthomson51@yahoo.com 1 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 the hose clamp helped with the flat blade screwdriver...needed both to get this baby off.....but after all the years its been on - i guess i cant complain...... thanks everyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
