Least expensive E-Brake assembly
12-05-2011, 12:16 PM
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Least expensive E-Brake assembly
I believe that my E-Brake assembly needs to be replaced. It will not engage at all and I have tried adjusting it. I have heard that people replace theirs with a leather wrapped version. I don't care either way about the leather, I just need a functioning parking brake!
Where is the best place to purchase the assembly?
Best prices?
Thanks!
Where is the best place to purchase the assembly?
Best prices?
Thanks!
12-05-2011, 12:29 PM
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Are you sure it's the handle?
If your parking brake will not engage, the problem is most likely with the cable and not the handle in the interior... The leather wrapping is totally aesthetic and can be done on your existing handle if that is what you want. Cracks develop around the cable jacket allowing moisture in there and corroding the cables until they rust and break... Another symptom of the cracked jackets is in freezing weather and they get stuck. I had this happen last winter and learned not to set my parking brake this time of year, atleast until I get it replaced.
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If your parking brake will not engage, the problem is most likely with the cable and not the handle in the interior... The leather wrapping is totally aesthetic and can be done on your existing handle if that is what you want. Cracks develop around the cable jacket allowing moisture in there and corroding the cables until they rust and break... Another symptom of the cracked jackets is in freezing weather and they get stuck. I had this happen last winter and learned not to set my parking brake this time of year, atleast until I get it replaced.
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12-05-2011, 01:30 PM
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in the service manual, it says there are two different parts
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=112&viewfil...ded%20View.pdf
but in this exploded view in this ebay auction, it looks like it's the same part number for both sides. i know that due to the freezing/sticking issue that they changed the part, this might be the reasoning for the difference. I'd call the dealership to confirm.
The cheapest I've found is $46.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6R3Z2A635F-F...item3a6b301998
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=112&viewfil...ded%20View.pdf
but in this exploded view in this ebay auction, it looks like it's the same part number for both sides. i know that due to the freezing/sticking issue that they changed the part, this might be the reasoning for the difference. I'd call the dealership to confirm.
The cheapest I've found is $46.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6R3Z2A635F-F...item3a6b301998
12-05-2011, 07:54 PM
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I understand what you guys are saying but my main cable is broke. I can't find just the main cable anywhere. The back two cables are good. From my understanding, you have to purchase the entire handle assembly. That is what i'm looking for.
12-06-2011, 07:43 AM
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