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Parking Brake Cable

Critical For Operation

Brakes

Transmits the force from the parking brake handle or pedal to the rear brakes.

The parking brake cable connects the parking brake handle or pedal to the rear brakes, allowing the driver to manually engage the parking brake and secure the vehicle when parked.

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Typical part cost
$50–$150🔒
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Typical labor cost
$100–$300🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
5/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Parking Brake Cable is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Parking brake not engaging
Vehicle rolling
Poor brake performance

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Parking Brake Cable(s)

No standard interval on file

Adjust Parking Brake Cable(s)

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Inspect Parking Brake Cable(s)

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Repair Parking Brake Cable(s)

No standard interval on file