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On a 1940 1/2 Ton PU, are the parking brake cables and misc parts painted?
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The cables are supposed to be greased. There is a tool for this operation.
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There is no tool for lubricating your hand brake cable. The only thing you can do is remove the cable and TRY to get grease into the conduit.
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There was an attachment made for lubriating brake cables on cars with mechanical brakes but not for later hand brakes.
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So here is the tool. Gene, I don't see how it would know if it was installed on a service brake cable or a parking brake cable.
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