Mercury Cougar Adjust Parking Brake Cable Costs

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How much does a Adjust Parking Brake Cable cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercury Cougar Adjust Parking Brake Cable is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1980 Mercury CougarL6-3.3L	Service typeAdjust Parking Brake Cable	Estimate$114.99	Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
1984 Mercury CougarV6-3.8L	Service typeAdjust Parking Brake Cable	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1987 Mercury CougarV8-5.0L	Service typeAdjust Parking Brake Cable	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1996 Mercury CougarV8-4.6L	Service typeAdjust Parking Brake Cable	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
1968 Mercury CougarV8-7.0L	Service typeAdjust Parking Brake Cable	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
1983 Mercury CougarV8-5.0L	Service typeAdjust Parking Brake Cable	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2002 Mercury CougarV6-2.5L	Service typeAdjust Parking Brake Cable	Estimate$99.99	Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2001 Mercury CougarL4-2.0L	Service typeAdjust Parking Brake Cable	Estimate$99.99	Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94

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What is the parking brake cable all about?

The parking brake (also known as emergency brake) cable is a steel cable that is very thin. It connects the parking brake lever to the parking brake shoes. When you activate the parking brake, the cable pulls on the parking brake shoes, which causes them to clamp onto the brake drum or rotor. If the parking brake cable gets too much slack, the parking brake won’t work, and the cable will need to be adjusted.

Keep in mind:

After adjusting the parking brake cable, the parking brake should always be tested.
When the parking cable is adjusted it should be inspected to see if it needs to be replaced.

How it's done:

Adjust parking brake cable
Check the parking brake

Our recommendation:

The brake system is the most important part of your vehicle, but sometimes the parking brake is overlooked. Your parking brake cable should be inspected during all maintenance and servicing. If you ever notice that your vehicle’s parking break isn’t working effectively or at all, then you should schedule an inspection immediately.

What are the common symptoms indicating you need to adjust the parking brake cable?

Parking brake does not work
Parking brake lever is easy to push

How important is this service?

Your parking brake shoes are connected to the parking brake lever by the parking brake cable. When you deploy the parking brake lever, the parking brake cable is pulled taut. This pulls on the parking brake shoes, and causes them to clamp on the rear brake drums or rotors. This clamping causing keeps your wheels from being able to move, and secures your car when it is parked. If the parking brake cable becomes too loose, then the tension created by pulling the parking brake lever isn’t enough to move the parking brake shoes. As a result, when you pull the parking brake lever, the parking brake will not work effectively.

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The AC compressor that he replaced stopped working three days later. Peter came back out to diagnose the problem and sure enough the compressor stopped working. Two days later he installed a new one, but it too wasn't working. Peter determined that the condensor was clogged which is why first compressor failed. He immediately ordered a new condensor which would not be available until after lunch. A few hours later Peter returned and installed the new part outside in my parking lot when it was 106 degrees in the sun. Since the compressor was in warranty he replaced it and didn't charge me for the new part nor did he not charge me the labor to install it. He also gave me a fair price on the new condensor. Peter is honest and fair. He is not your ordinary mechanic out to see how much he can make off you. The rates are very reasonable.

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