Cost on replacing parking brake cable?

[93fordturbo]

I haven't been on in a while. My truck is having a hard time though. In need of at least a new fuel system. In 14 degree weather we had to really crank and could only get it to start on ether but when started it took probably 45 seconds before i could change the idle at all. floored or not floored. idle was still way low. Anywho, i wanted to get the parking brake replaced. i have heard it is spendy, and was wondering what "spendy" meant. also, would some sort of a clamp of some kind work on my driveshaft? i could use the same pedal maybe and have something clamp the driveshaft like on the older cars. Idk, maybe its a really dumb idea. I dont need it to stop much, i dont haul anything really, just wanna leave it running at the gas station and such. thanks in advance!

 

[Diesel_brad]

E brake cables are about $30-$40 for Each cable from FORD

Depending which cable(s) are froze dictates the cost. You can replace Every cable for under $200

 

[franklin2]

They carry the cables at all the parts stores, it's a very common part that fails, so they are not very expensive either, and seem to work well. They are a little bit of aggravation to change though, you have to tear the brakes apart in the rear to get them in and out.

 

[Diesel_brad]

I would recommend NOT going aftermarket on the cables. Ford is the only way to go

 

[typ4]

aftermarket is fine as long as they dont have the plastic coated innercable, it balls up like crazy and seizes the cable.

ford ones work fine especially if you clamp a fuel hose to the end and to a grease gun and slowly pump it full till it comes out the end.

 

[Diesel_brad]

aftermarket is fine as long as they dont have the plastic coated innercable, it balls up like crazy and seizes the cable.

ford ones work fine especially if you clamp a fuel hose to the end and to a grease gun and slowly pump it full till it comes out the end.

The Ford ones are plastic coated cable

 

[typ4]

I know, but its a different plastic , way bettter than the aftermarket, the grease trick works well.

 

[reklund]

Using a motorcycle style in-line cable luber works great too. I hit mine with some lube 2x a year and it still works great.

Also, I find that "nothing fits like factory" no matter who the manufacturer is. Ford parts are hands-down better than the aftermarket for stock replacement parts in my experience.

 

[Dsl_Dog_Treat]

Also, I find that "nothing fits like factory" no matter who the manufacturer is. Ford parts are hands-down better than the aftermarket for stock replacement parts in my experience.

And they're the correct length too.
It seems the aftermarket cables are a wee bit longer and require some modifying to make them work correctly.