Brake Cable How to replace emergency brake cable on a 1995 Grand Am?
I was told that the emergency brake cable needed replaced as it was froze up. I was also told that the rear seat had to be removed in order to do this. Is this true, or is somebody pulling my leg?
Go under the car and follow the cables back until they enter the car . Dose the car have drum or disc brakes on the back . You will need to pull part of the console wear the e-brake lever is and pull some heat shields from under the car above the exhaust to remove the cables . You should do both cables if your taking it all part . It's a lot of work .
I bought the bike pre-assembled and it doesn't have basic maintenane instructions. This is the first 21-speed I've ever had and the first mountain bike I've ever had. It's an excellent bike for riding around this city, but I don't know how to fix the thing!
First, find where the cable is fastened to the brakes. There are several different assemblies for brakes, so I can't describe it too well for you. Loosen the nut holding the cable secure (it's on a bolt with a groove in it for the cable to pass through; the cable is held by friction between the nut and the cable), and squeeze the brakes together close to the wheel with your hands. Pull the cable tight, while holding the brakes together, and tighten the nut again. Some types of brakes have a special screw to finely adjust the tightness of the brakes. If there is one, you should probably unscrew it about halfway before starting (it might be better to have it screwed in all the way sometimes before you start, but you never know if you'll need to loosen the brakes; just play with it and you'll figure it out). You will recognize the screw because it is hollow and the cable passes through it. I realize this must be difficult for you to imagine, so I recommend you go to your local public library for bike repair books if you need illustrations. Good luck!
