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Old 03-12-2011, 08:01 PM
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is this right?

was checking out my rear suspension debating on getting some adjustable arms to correct my tires going bald on the inside when i noticed this



appears to be the ebrake cable resting on one of those wheel position sensors. seems to have bent that plastic piece.


is that right?
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 05:07 PM
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should be strait and hitting nothing.
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 06:01 PM
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Check the metal tubing coming down from the brakes, this one is probably bent. Don't try to bend it back: you'll break it!

It should not be like this, but it is on my '05 MCS.. Need to replace the e-brake cable on the left side now. Not a fun job, takes quite some time :(
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 06:19 PM
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Mine looked exactly like that. I used a zip tie to hold the cable off that plastic bar. Nothing broke everything still works as it should.
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 10:54 PM
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well that sucks i think i'll try the zip ties first. i dont understand what broke... other than the two parts touching nothing looked broken.
 




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