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Wareagle32789 · Joined: 23 Sep 2015 Posts: 39 Location: Winter Park, FL

The previous owner of my '80 924 NA took out the windows, which allowed the interior to get pretty soaked. This caused major rusting at the hand brake and cable. I found a new handle, but can't get the nuts off of the old rusted cable end, so I think that the cable may also need to get replaced.

I'm having a hard time sourcing this cable, and wondered if there is some sort of VW/Audi equivalent part which may work for this...the only ones I can find are for 85 & up models, no dice for '80.

Any suggestions are appreciated

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Recommend soaking the offending part in 50% acetone, 50% ATF. It will free up. When you reassemble, liberally apply anti seize. Easy peasy.
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brian19600 · Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 375 Location: NJ/CT

I saw this on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-924-944-TURBO-EMERGENCY-PARKING-BRAKE-CABLE-SET-92442414200-/221821704967?hash=item33a59a9b07:g:xBAAAOSwjVVVnnHt&vxp=mtr

It claims compatibility with 80-85 924. I would recommend one of the experts on this board confirming that before purchase (if you can't free up yours).
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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

4-lug and 5-lug cables are not the same...different lengths, different attachment, and different ends. If the OP's car has 5-lug, the ebay cable will work.
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brian19600 · Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 375 Location: NJ/CT

Occasionally, there is someone on the board parting out a car.
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Wareagle32789 · Joined: 23 Sep 2015 Posts: 39 Location: Winter Park, FL

I will try the acetone/ATF treatment & report back...thanks!