ebrake cables (re-route?)

[Starboard M]

That's the trick!

I use a 13mm wrench.

Where have you guys been for the last two years? I struggled with the ebrakes when I did my original lift and again when I installed the Synergy bracket.

The 13mm or 1/2" wrench is a brilliant solution. The tool Grimm posted up is only $10, so that may end up on my next Amazon order just to have.

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[Tech Tim]

Where have you guys been for the last two years?

We've been here since the beginning...

We've shown that in our suspension videos before, but not like a tech tip. We'll work that into our next one.

 

[MojitoJLUR]

I ran without the bracket for a while too, until I noticed my E cable was melting laying on the diff, lol… if you don’t use a bracket, at least keep them off the diff with something……..

Did you have any issues after installing the bracket? My cables are still gently touching the diff/axle. I was thinking of maybe wrapping them in heat shield tape maybe?

 

[Roky]

Did you have any issues after installing the bracket? My cables are still gently touching the diff/axle. I was thinking of maybe wrapping them in heat shield tape maybe?

No, after I installed the bracket they didn’t lay on the diff anymore, maybe slightly touched it, but not melting like before…….heat tape would probably work. It was just the outer protective sleeve that melted, the actual cable sheath underneath was untouched…..

 

[MojitoJLUR]

No, after I installed the bracket they didn’t lay on the diff anymore, maybe slightly touched it, but not melting like before…….heat tape would probably work. It was just the outer protective sleeve that melted, the actual cable sheath underneath was untouched…..

Ok thank you, maybe I'll drive for a bit this way and see how it does. It's definitely not pressed on it hard, but it's slightly touching.

 

[Some Random Guy]

New Jeep, new problems. I rerouted and now the cables damage the evap system (vapor tube). Dealer made an awkward zip tie system to get it back home after repair, but now I meed a permanent solution. Any ideas?

At first I thought maybe a MORE skidplate, but it doesn’t protect the part the parking cables contact.

 

[Roky]

New Jeep, new problems. I rerouted and now the cables damage the evap system (vapor tube). Dealer made an awkward zip tie system to get it back home after repair, but now I meed a permanent solution. Any ideas?

At first I thought maybe a MORE skidplate, but it doesn’t protect the part the parking cables contact.

The problem is your under those lines , you should be above them, but under the frame.

Also get one of these, it helps a lot…..

 

[Tech Tim]

Another option is the EBrake relocation drop bracket from Rancho:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...rancho-performance-e-brake-relocation-bracket

 

[Some Random Guy]

I routed them back over the evap canister. Hopefully it doesn’t pull it apart at full droop.

 

[Roky]

I routed them back over the evap canister. Hopefully it doesn’t pull it apart at full droop.

You should be good, my rear tire drops out to 33” no issues…….

 

[TerraJL]

I routed my ebrake cables UNDER the evap vent tube. Is this going to be a problem? I spend quite a while getting the ebrake cables back on the eyelets and really don't want to do that again. I see where the previous post mentions to route them under the cross member but above the evap tube.

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