Ford C-Max Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(52)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(52)

Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement Service

How much does a Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford C-Max Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement is $304 with $200 for parts and $104 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2015 Ford C-MaxL4-2.0L HybridService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$776.94Shop/Dealer Price$937.43 - $1378.41
2018 Ford C-MaxL4-2.0L HybridService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$504.29Shop/Dealer Price$615.26 - $923.38
2014 Ford C-MaxL4-2.0L HybridService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$740.94Shop/Dealer Price$901.46 - $1342.46
2013 Ford C-MaxL4-2.0L HybridService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$740.94Shop/Dealer Price$901.42 - $1342.39
2016 Ford C-MaxL4-2.0L HybridService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$740.94Shop/Dealer Price$901.49 - $1342.51
2017 Ford C-MaxL4-2.0L HybridService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$740.94Shop/Dealer Price$901.46 - $1342.46
Show example Ford C-Max Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement prices

What is the Parking Brake Release Cable all about?

Your parking brake only plays a role in safety after parking your car, but it’s an important part of automotive equipment. When you engage the brake, either by pulling the handle between the two front seats or pressing the pedal on the driver side, it engages a secondary braking system designed to help hold your car in place and alleviate unwanted pressure on your transmission.

You need to release the brake before you can safely drive once more, and this is where the parking brake release cable comes into play. Depending on the setup in your specific vehicle, you’ll either push a release button, or push the pedal again to activate the release cable and disengage the parking brake. Without an operational brake cable, the e-brake won’t disengage, which can be problematic. Driving with the brake on is never a good idea.

Keep in mind:

  • Your parking brake release cable should be inspected during normal maintenance.
  • The release cable generally runs the length of your vehicle under the body.
  • Release cable hardware can also cause problems.

How it's done:

  • The dash panels are removed for access
  • The defective parking brake release cable is removed
  • The new parking brake release cable is installed
  • The dash panels are reinstalled
  • The vehicle parking brake is checked for proper operation

Our recommendation:

If your parking brake release cable is not working and the brake is engaged, do not drive the vehicle. That will only damage the braking system and increase your repair bill. One of our experienced mechanics will often be able to fix the problem in short order.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Parking Brake Release Cable?

  • Parking brake won’t disengage

How important is this service?

Having a working parking brake release cable is important. Without one, you won’t be able to use your parking brake (or disengage the brake if it’s on). We recommend you work with our expert mechanics who can diagnose the problem.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(52)

Rating Summary
49
3
0
0
0
49
3
0
0
0

John

20 years of experience
581 reviews
John
20 years of experience
Ford C-Max L4-2.0L Hybrid - Tie Rod End Replacement (Front Right Inner) - Winter Park, Florida
Very nice and didn't mind my college daughter & her boyfriend hanging around. I'm in Virginia and she was in Florida, to ease my concern, they hung around. Here was very thorough. On time too! Thanks John!

Pardeep

21 years of experience
1100 reviews
Pardeep
21 years of experience
Ford C-Max L4-2.0L Hybrid - Battery - San Jose, California
Great service. Quick & efficient. Car is working again!

Rodric

14 years of experience
417 reviews
Rodric
14 years of experience
Ford C-Max L4-2.0L Hybrid - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Decatur, Georgia
Rodric was great! Can't stop talking about how great the experience was!

Omar

12 years of experience
287 reviews
Omar
12 years of experience
Ford C-Max L4-2.0L Hybrid - Brake Light Bulb Replacement (Driver Side) - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Omar was a pleasure to work with. He was prompt and courteous. I would recommend him anytime!!

Excellent Rating

(52)

Rating Summary
49
3
0
0
0
49
3
0
0
0
Number of Ford C-Max services completed
572+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Preparing Your Car for Long-Term Storage
There There are multiple reasons you may need to store your vehicle. Perhaps your convertible is used only in the summer, and will need to be put into long-term storage throughout the winter. Maybe a project car is being stored...
How Long Does a Throttle Body Last?
There There are so many components involved in a vehicle running properly, but some of the main ones are rather basic in their role. The throttle body is one of those parts. This component is part of the air intake...
How to Get Smog Technician Certified in New Jersey
Automotive technician jobs include smog certified emissions inspectors. In New Jersey, there are thirteen approved inspector training providers.

Steering wheel and ignition locked up.

It sounds like you may have a problem with your key. If the key is excessively worn it will not be able to unlock the ignition cylinder so you can turn the key. I would ask for help from one...

Steering wheel shaking

Hi there. It sounds to me that you have warped brake rotors. This problem occurs when your brakes heat up to a point where the pressure exerted from the tightened lug nuts bend your rotors. When you press your brakes,...

Need to know if my alternator is bad.

Hey there, thank you for asking about your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Disconnecting the battery while the vehicle is running can damage the Powertrain Control Module (aka, vehicle "brain" or "engine computer") or other electrical components due to voltage excursions...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com