Handbrake cable broke...

PSUCOBRA96

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will tightning that spring fix the loose cable, or do you just need a new cable that isn't stretched?
 

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will tightning that spring fix the loose cable, or do you just need a new cable that isn't stretched?

My old cable broke (see thread topic above) ;)

When the cable breaks, the spring unwinds.

When installing a new cable, you have to wind the spring back to it's original position.
 

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will tightning that spring fix the loose cable, or do you just need a new cable that isn't stretched?
depends on how far streeched. but should work for you.

You did it with your hand>REALLY! I do not remember it being that easy. I remember tools and lots of:cuss:
 

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