Running e-brake cable and avoiding CV axle contact

[stuchman1]

Hi everyone,

We're working on MK4 with IRS and 11.65" FF brakes.

We've installed the rear brake calipers and attached the e-brake cable as specified. The problem is that you can't run the cable the way it's specified in the manual because the manual has the caliper installed in a different position. I'm guessing it's an old version or something. I've checked with FF and we have it installed correctly.

As you can see in the attached picture, the e-brake cable gets installed such that it comes out almost right up against the CV axle. My understanding is that the external part of the axle rotates (as opposed some other axles in which the external part is fixed and only internal parts rotate). Of course that wouldn't be a good thing to have the e-brake cable in contact with the moving axle. I can probably just force the cable down more, but I'm mindful of putting too much bend in the cable, which is fairly rigid, and I'm also not thrilled still having that cable so close to the axle in general.

How have others gotten around this?

Thanks!
ST

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[cv2065]

Something doesn't sound right. Are these the directions you used to install your rear brakes? There are a few versions out there.

https://www.wilwood.com/PDF/DataSheets/ds1111.pdf

[stuchman1]

Don't have Wilwood - we got the stock FF 11.65" for the rears. Confirmed with FF that the calipers are installed correctly. (And have a query in with them regarding this same issue, but wondering what the community has done with this issue.)

[gbranham]

Do you have your calipers reversed? Bleed screw at the top of the caliper?

[seb]

This is how I got them set-up. I have the same brake set-up as you to accomodate de 15 in. wheels. The cables need to be routed toward the back. Sorry about the quaity.

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[michael everson]

I changed the bolt right below your cable to a flat head bolt. Had to countersink the bracket but it helps move the cable away from the axle.
The bolt was McMaster-Carr part number 91304A174
M12X1.75 45MM long
https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/129/3424/91304A174
Mike

[seb]

Same thing for me too!! I had to countersink one of the steel bracket. Pictures could be from both sides. They have been taken quite a while ago.

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[stuchman1]

Fantastic. Super helpful. Thanks everyone. S