My front E-Brake cable broke (think its called the "front brake cable") that connects my brake peddle to the back cables. I bought a new one from NAPA but when I try to hook it back it seems like its too short. I made sure the e-brake was up and the brakes were ingadged with vice grips, figuring this would give me the most slack, am I missing something. I also measured the old cable compared to the new cable and they are the same size. Is there a secrete to putting these back on? Thanks in advance.

 

I replaced the front cable last year and don't remember anything special. I pulled out the old one , put in the new, connecting at the E-brake first.

 

I replaced one last year as well, just make sure the cable is in its track. I had to file a little on the lead anchor so it would go in.

 

i knew its easy to change, don't know why mines being a buggar.

 

You may have been sold the wrong cable by NAPA.

IC3Z2853AA is the Ford part number for the front E-brake cable.

FTE sponsor ftepartsguy.com = Ed Olson @ Parr Ford in Bremerton WA has one of these cables in stock.

You might contact him and ask him to measure the cable for you.

btw: Here's the Ford suggested retail and FTE member prices for this cable:

MSRP: $23.98 / ftepartsguy.com price: $17.27

 

thats a good idea Bill, i'll give it a try.

 

1C3Z2853AA only cable there is listed for 01-03 F250SD so this one is right, but send me the vin so I can double check year, etc.

IC3Z LOL

not so good on the new numbers uh Bill?

Ed

 

The part number prefix of the one it replaced made sense, sorta: F81Z-2853-AA.

From the Model N of 1908 (the model that preceded the T) thru the 1990's, the p/n prefix made sense.

IC3Z = the idiots have taken over the asylum!

I'm retired, so I only have to deal with that crappola on FTE....once in a while.

You have to deal with it every hour of every day, like it or not.

What's the part number prefix for a Fusion? Uh...nevermind...I don't wanna know!