Rear axle

1. cocker Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 24

   #1 10th January 2012, 15:23

   Hi all,i am having problems removing a rear axle off a donor car to put on mine.
   The problem i am having is removing the hand brake cables from the metal plate they go through to where they are attached to the brake lever,i have removed them from the lever itself but cant get them to pull through the metal plate,if there is any other way of removing the axle and leaving the hand brake cables in place could someone please explain as i cant even see how they remove from the caliper itself,i know my post may sound laughable to some but please remember this is a first for me.
   Thanks in advance Cocker.
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 10th January 2012, 17:48

   Usually just cut them off.
3. DundeeUnited Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR

   #3 10th January 2012, 17:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mochachino Usually just cut them off.

   OR, disconnect the brake lines from the calipers and just leave them hanging there
4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 10th January 2012, 17:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DundeeUnited OR, disconnect the brake lines from the calipers and just leave them hanging there

   that would still leave them stuck in this metal plate hes onabout holding the beam on the car still.
5. DundeeUnited Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR

   #5 10th January 2012, 17:56

   i think theres four or five bolts to undo from in the boot, and no they wont of you stick them in the condensor on the axle theyll be fine
6. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #6 10th January 2012, 18:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DundeeUnited i think theres four or five bolts to undo from in the boot, and no they wont of you stick them in the condensor on the axle theyll be fine

   Theres 4 mate.
7. DundeeUnited Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR

   #7 10th January 2012, 19:06

   four then i did say 4 OR five therefore i was correct on one of them
8. cocker Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 24

   #8 10th January 2012, 21:04

   Cheers all got them removed