Parking brake broke

[greenallgreg]

The cable for my parking brake snapped. Was wondering how hard of a job it is to replace and if there are any procedures on how to do so. It's on a 91 W250 regular cab. Thanks in advance!

 

[RWherley]

What part of the cable? the worst part to change is the part that goes into the brake drum.

 

[greenallgreg]

It broke right before where it goes through the bracket on the left frame rail.

 

[JLEONARD]

Since I also have experience living in the rust belt...replace everything. Do it right, the rest ain't far behind.

 

[RWherley]

If I under stand right its the front cable that broke on you, the worst part of that will be the hold down/ seal plate where it goes through the floor, the screws some time get a little sticky.

 

[greenallgreg]

I think it's the rear. But like Jleonard said, I may as well replace both.

 

[Simplysmn]

If you need the whole assy send me a pm I can help you out.

 

[the2finger]

Just replace the hole assembly from the cab down. The left and right cables going to the drums are available aftermarket. I got the front part from Dodge. It's a pain in the *** but worth the effort. The rear cables will fray over time and the parking brake will not fully release causing rear shoe wear and dragging brakes.

 

[greenallgreg]

Whats all included with the set Simplysmn? the2finger how bad of a job is it to replace everything?

 

[Simplysmn]

I have a complete brake assy from the part that bolt's under the dash to the cable on side of truck . Send me a PM and let me know what truck you have . REg cab or extended cab
or you can e mail me -- email address removed -- just put Dodge in subject line Please .

 

[the2finger]

It's not that bad. To do the rear cables the drums have to come off to get the assemblies off the backing plates. It's a little tight getting the main cable to fit thru the floor hole but it can be done, just make sure small children aren't within earshot. I burned up two right drums before i replaced mine, now no issues.