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  • #1

    HELP!!! E-Brake Cable Snapped

    So as I'm pulling back into work from lunch today I pull the parking brake and hear a pop followed by no tension on the handle at all. I quickly pulled the center console and sure enough the cable snapped.



    Does anyone know how to repair this?
    Am I going to have to get a new cable/assembly?

    Thanks.
    My DD
    2015 Lexus GS350 FSport

    My toy
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  • #2
    How hard did you pull it
    1996 Firebird Formula

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    • #3
      Not too hard....but I did eat my Wheaties this morning!!!!
      My DD
      2015 Lexus GS350 FSport

      My toy

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      • #4
        JBWeld! Kidding...that has to suck.

        I think you'll have to replace the whole line..or park in 1st.

        Christopher Teng

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        • #5
          You could mess with a clamp for months only to have the cable slide out. If you want to do it once then get a new cable.
          2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

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          • #6
            Off topic, we have the same seat covers! lol

            2002 Firehawk Sold

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            • #7
              Originally posted by '94 White Devil
              Off topic, we have the same seat covers! lol
              AutoZone if I remember correctly. Cheap, fit well and help protect the driver's side bolster from getting worse...
              My DD
              2015 Lexus GS350 FSport

              My toy

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              • #8
                Gonna have to order one from dealer.
                Should be here tomorrow.

                Anyone replaced one before?
                Was it as much FUN as I think it's going to be???
                My DD
                2015 Lexus GS350 FSport

                My toy

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                • #9
                  Has "anything" been easy to replace so far?
                  Tracy, 97 Formula, pretty much stock.

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                  • #10
                    The Ebrake cables are set up in 3 parts. The first one that goes from the handle to a Y shaped coupler under the tunnel above the driveshaft. The two independant rear cables that go to each wheel connect at this Y. All you'll need is the front cable, pull it out thought the floor as the Y is going the other way. It's a awkward without pulling the driveshaft.

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                    • #11
                      Stopped by the dealership yesterday and had to order the cable.
                      Fortunately, it will be here by noon today.

                      I'm taking the afternoon off to work on it.
                      My DD
                      2015 Lexus GS350 FSport

                      My toy

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Joe 1320
                        It's a awkward without pulling the driveshaft.
                        More like almost impossible!!!

                        Got the job done in about an hour. Did remove the driveshaft. Toughest part was getting the snap collar out of the bracket under the car. Everything else was pretty easy.
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                        2015 Lexus GS350 FSport

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by sneitzel
                          More like almost impossible!!!

                          Got the job done in about an hour. Did remove the driveshaft. Toughest part was getting the snap collar out of the bracket under the car. Everything else was pretty easy.
                          nah, not impossible....... just have to jack up the car by the frame to let the rear suspension completely unload and drop as far as possible.

                          Glad you got it done easily.

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