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GMC Sierra 1500: how do I compress the Parking Brake cable

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how do I compress the Parking Brake cable spring, when replacing rear shoes on a 2007 GMC Sierra?

Submitted: 12 months ago.
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Expert:  heavy_chevy_396 replied 12 months ago.

I usually pull from the other end of the cable with vise-grips, then squeeze the vise-grips once you get the cable compressed.

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