Clutch Cable goes snap on the Brumby!

Reg Brumbys · Post by **Reg Brumbys** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:33 pm

Went to jump in the ute for work this morning, started in neutral, went to put it into reverse - snap - and clutch straight to the floor.

Checked the cable and the nub on the end that attached to the lever on the bell housing had snapped off.

I've ordered a new one, should be at home tonight when I get home from work.

I've not done a clutch cable before - looks fairly straight forward - anything I need to be aware of that may trip me up?

Thanks Lads.

Reggae.

shuffbag · Post by **shuffbag** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:08 pm

simple job, just don't over tighten it.

i did and my clutch fork half cracked/bent

dwayneb · Post by **dwayneb** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:58 am

Reg, if I can put a clutch cable in to my Brumby, you will be more than able to. The hardest part is trying to contort yourself to get under the dash to connect the peddle end.

Reg Brumbys · Post by **Reg Brumbys** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:56 pm

dwayneb wrote: The hardest part is trying to contort yourself to get under the dash to connect the peddle end.

Bloody Oath!!!!!! - just finished doing it ( some dry weather) - the whole time I'm under the steering wheel cursing the 4 foot 2 inch Japanese midget contortionist with tiny hands that put my ute together - that is not a place for anyone 6 foot or over.

Job done - beer time!

Creamfeeder · Post by **Creamfeeder** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:57 pm

mate where'd ya source your clutch cable? need one for my 92 brumby! went snap this arvo, ****ing frustrating feeling that!

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:50 pm

Your lucky that you're local!

I had to drive a wagon without clutch & dead battery from Bendigo to Geelong (was over 200kms) and was gear crunching/rev matching etc, the worst part was stalling and not being able to restart without rolling start lucky it was late noon/evening on saturday and traffic was 95% straight thru!!
Cheers
AP

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:21 pm

Creamfeeder wrote:mate where'd ya source your clutch cable? need one for my 92 brumby! went snap this arvo, ****ing frustrating feeling that!

Go OME - about $90

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:57 am

OME is genuine in east coast speak isn't it ? I went aftermarket at one time and all they could supply was one pre 84 , needed a mod to pedal end but worked. Given what I paid I would go Subaru next time for correct cable and fit.

Pootcrum · Post by **Pootcrum** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 12:34 pm

Reg, while you are under there, have a look at your pedal box and make sure all is right, no cracks or broken welds. I have a long story about a bad experience regarding a clutch/cable/pedal box issue.

Creamfeeder · Post by **Creamfeeder** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:50 pm

bloody oath, I've been through hell trying to find a replacement.. got in the end, but it just sucked.