Patent ID: 6612407
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A method of attaching a preassembled brake cable assembly onto a drum brake assembly, the brake cable assembly comprising a cable inner portion with an end fitting and a cable outer portion comprising a cable sheath and a guide attached to a forward end of the sheath, the drum brake assembly comprising at least a back plate and a parking brake lever for operation of a brake shoe to provide a parking function, the lever having an automatic latching device, the method comprising the steps of:a) inserting the guide with the cable inner portion therein through a hole in the backplate; b) positioning the brake cable assembly such that an open end of the guide is presented adjacent the automatic latching device; c) advancing the cable inner portion through the cable outer portion such that the end fitting is guided towards, and engages the automatic latching device.