Now that I have worked over the brakes, brake lines, springs, shocks, etc. on my '53, I am trying to attach the new emergency brake lines in the brackets attached to the frame. My question is there are 2 rubber/plastic sleeves on the line. What are they and were do they go when I attach the emergency brake line in the bracket. I can find no diagram or such. I am sure I will go "DUH" when I get the answer. Thanks in advance for your help :7 Gary
?? I have the little rubber boots that slip over the Bowden cables where the center (stranded) part comes out , they're to keep moisture & grit out Is this your question ? . -Nate
The rubber sleeves over the cable are to prevent chafing if the cable rubs against the frame. I can't remember where they are prone to do this, but I think it is either the shackle mount or running board bracket. Just take a look to where it appears that the cable could rub against something during suspension travel and slide the sleeve to that point.
Yeah, OK. That sounds real logical. But isn't there still a boot on the end of the cable near the fork where the cable comes out as Nate suggested? Thanks, Gary
As Nate says, yes there is also a rubber boot that seals the cable at the end near the clevis. All the venders have them.
