How To Fabricate Parking Brake Cables #FairmontProject

This was one of my favorite parts of the #FairmontProject so far, fabricating the parking brake cables. It may not seem glamours, but when you build a car from scratch, everything that you put into it becomes special. Especially if it’s a useful think like a parking brake.

When I purchased my 5 lug conversion kit and brake kit, it came with a set of parking brake cables that were suppose to work with the new brakes. Thing is it was set up for a fox body mustang, not a Fairmont. I had to get a little creative if I wanted a parking brake.

Please don’t be too hard on me about my welds in this video. I was still learning. I was also having some issues with the welder that I mention in the video. I leave this kind of thing in my videos because I know it’s the type of thing you might run into with your projects as well. I may not look as good as a result, but at least you’ll have good information on how to handle the same issues if you run into them.

My 5 lug kit: https://lmr.com/item/SVE-2300DK-B/1993-Mustang-Black-SVE-5-Lug-Conversion-Kit-31-Spline

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Camera: Brian Kast

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Tools

Welder:

Longevity Migweld 140 – 140 Amp Mig Welder Capable Of Flux-Core And Aluminum Gas Shielded Welding 110V
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/longevity-migweld-140-140-amp-mig-welder-capable-of-flux-core-and-aluminum-gas-shielded-welding-110v#oid=1002_1

Zep Penetrating Oil:

ZEP Super Rust Breaker
http://www.zepautomotive.com/product/Super-Rust-Breaker

Face Shield:

SAS Safety 5145 Deluxe Face Shield – Clear
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/sas-safety-5145-deluxe-face-shield-clear#oid=1002_1

10″ Cutter:

Knipex 7401250 10″ High Leverage Diagonal Cutter
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/knipex-7401250-10-high-leverage-diagonal-cutter#oid=1002_1

10″ Water Pump Pliers:

Knipex 8701250 10″ Cobra Pliers
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/knipex-8701250-10-cobra-pliers#oid=1002_1

Dewalt Impact:

Dewalt DC823KA 3/8″ 18V Cordless Impact Wrench Kit
Compact size & weight, only 5-3/4″ long and 4.6 lbs. 1,500 in-lbs of torque for maximum performance. Frameless motor with replaceable brushes for extended tool durability and life. 0-2,400 rpm/ 0-2,700 ipm for faster application speed. 3/8″ square drive with hog ring retention.

Cut off Wheel:

Astro Pneumatic 207DX 3″ Cut-Off Tool – 20,000rpm And Cut-Off Wheels – 25pc And 11″ Tool Bag
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pneumatic-207dx-3-cut-off-tool-20-000rpm-and-cut-off-wheels-25pc-and-11-tool-bag#oid=1002_1

Rockwell 20v Impact:

20V MaxLithium Brushless Impact Wrench
https://www.rockwelltools.com/20v-brushless-impact-wrench-rk2855k2.html

Astro Torque Sticks:

Astro 10pc Torque Limiting Extension Set
http://www.astrotools.com/index.php/10pc-torque-limiting-extension-set.html

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