E- brake cable

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E- brake cable

August 07, 2008, 07:02:50 PM

My Emergency brake cable broke from the handle under the dash to the mechanism that releases it. It is a short cable. Does anybody know where to get this part? Is it available in the aftermarket or from Ford? If not does anyone have a car they parting out that would like to sell me one? It is a pain in the neck trying to reach under the dash to release it.
Thanks

E- brake cable

Reply #1 – August 07, 2008, 07:14:07 PM

It should be available at parts stores...I was successful at Pep Boys to get all the e-brake cables I've ever needed.

That's an odd problem to have. Honestly I can't recall anyone ever saying that happened before. Congratulations! :hick:

E- brake cable

Reply #2 – August 07, 2008, 07:34:13 PM

In Mom's Cougar it broke at the handle as well, until we find the new piece we have just been using a pairs of pliers to pull on the cable :hick: Thankfully there is enough cable to grab :D

E- brake cable

Reply #3 – August 07, 2008, 07:55:40 PM

I've had it happen in mine, years ago. That was fun. LOL

E- brake cable

Reply #4 – August 08, 2008, 12:36:59 PM

Thanks for the info guys - I will try calling some parts stores.
BTW - If you reach under the dash you could release it without using a pair of pliers.

E- brake cable

Reply #5 – August 08, 2008, 09:14:06 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-T-Bird-Turbo-Coupe-Parking-Brake-Release-Lever_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42605QQihZ004QQitemZ140104779323QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Here's one on ebay.