2005 MPT 1200 lift question

[trig123]

I have owned this 05 workhorse MPT 1200 over three years and never noticed until I have it in my shop that the brake cable is hitting on the bottom and hanging some. It has a 4 inch lift kit on it I think.

I seem to have read where people move these to the top and just turn the back plate over.

Is this correct or does the cable work better on the bottom ?

[JPonLKN]

Originally Posted by trig123

I have owned this 05 workhorse MPT 1200 over three years and never noticed until I have it in my shop that the brake cable is hitting on the bottom and hanging some. It has a 4 inch lift kit on it I think.

I seem to have read where people move these to the top and just turn the back plate over.

Is this correct or does the cable work better on the bottom ?

Hey Trig,
I have flipped the back plates from one side to the other in order to move the brake actuator from the bottom to the top. Makes no difference in operation of the brakes. You might find some interference with the lift hardware, but you can make it fit and it will work fine. Definitely lifts the cables up higher.

[trig123]

Originally Posted by JPonLKN

Hey Trig,
I have flipped the back plates from one side to the other in order to move the brake actuator from the bottom to the top. Makes no difference in operation of the brakes. You might find some interference with the lift hardware, but you can make it fit and it will work fine. Definitely lifts the cables up higher.

Thanks JPonLKN. I think that is what I need to do. The right brake cable is dragging too low . . My wife has been using it and all she knows is it stops . but the cable is not coming all the back.
Anyway thanks. I will swap sides with the backplates and flip over.

[kgsc]

Depending on how the rear was lifted it might not work. Mine has block lifts and will hit the brake actuator so have to have mine on the bottom.

[trig123]

Originally Posted by kgsc

Depending on how the rear was lifted it might not work. Mine has block lifts and will hit the brake actuator so have to have mine on the bottom.

Here is a picture of mine. See if it is like yours kgsc

[kgsc]

Looks like mine. If the cables are up top they would hit the blocks.

[trig123]

Originally Posted by kgsc

Looks like mine. If the cables are up top they would hit the blocks.

Thanks, I will just leave them like they are. Just had it the shop and wanted to make sure all was ok before I take it home. I will add a tie strap .