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Mercury Tracer Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement at your home or office.

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Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement Service

How much does a Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercury Tracer Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement is $114 with $19 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1987 Mercury TracerL4-1.6LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$269.35Shop/Dealer Price$317.94 - $441.21
1989 Mercury TracerL4-1.6LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$249.35Shop/Dealer Price$297.96 - $421.24
1995 Mercury TracerL4-1.9LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Center ReplacementEstimate$199.85Shop/Dealer Price$236.08 - $322.24
1995 Mercury TracerL4-1.8LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$243.01Shop/Dealer Price$288.63 - $400.77
1996 Mercury TracerL4-1.9LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$209.35Shop/Dealer Price$246.60 - $333.52
1994 Mercury TracerL4-1.8LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Center ReplacementEstimate$243.01Shop/Dealer Price$288.66 - $400.81
1992 Mercury TracerL4-1.9LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$214.85Shop/Dealer Price$251.93 - $338.73
1998 Mercury TracerL4-2.0LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Center ReplacementEstimate$289.27Shop/Dealer Price$346.84 - $496.50
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What is the Emergency/Parking Brake Cable all about?

The parking brake cable is a thin, steel cable that connects the parking brake lever to the parking brake shoes. It is located underneath the car. When you pull the lever, this cable enables the parking brake shoes to press against the rotor or the drum, creating the friction that keeps the car from rolling. It is just like using the brake pedal, but in this case, you are using the parking brake cable instead of brake fluids to apply the pressure. Over time the cable can rust and break. If the parking brake cable is broken, the car will roll even when the parking brake has been engaged.

Keep in mind:

The brake drums or pads often need to be removed to access the emergency brake cable. During this time, the drums and pads should be inspected to see if they also need to be replaced.

How it's done:

  • Remove and replace parking brake cable.
  • Adjust parking brake.
  • Test parking brake.

Our recommendation:

Always apply the parking brake when the car is parked. This will keep the parking brake adjusted properly. Your mechanic should inspect the parking brake cable during every brake service. They should also periodically spray rust penetrant chemical on the cable to prevent rust from building up.

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

  • Parking brake does not hold car.
  • Parking brake does not release.
  • Parking brake warning light is on.

How important is this service?

All services associated with proper function of your brakes are important. In addition to safety issues, ignoring small repairs can quickly lead to more serious (and more expensive) problems.

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by Robert
Mercury Tracer L4-2.0L - Battery is dead - Fort Worth, Texas
Anthony was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly.

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by Michelle
Mercury Tracer L4-1.9L - Starter - Snohomish, Washington
Cesar was timely and friendly,he helped to show me how to put in a starter relay, after he had installed a new starter...the car still did not turn over..which was costly on my part. Next time, when I have a car that won't start, is to have it towed to the automotive shop !!

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by Terry
Mercury Tracer L4-2.0L - Brake Master Cylinder - Dallas, Texas
Adam was very professional, polite, had a great attitude even when it was learned he would need to return the day after to continue with the repair. Through no fault of his own as another part was needed. He is a very hard worker never stopping for breaks, although he had previously worked other jobs before mine. Hope you all understand you have a great mechanic here. Thanks for sending him for my repair, I will make sure to request him again and tell all of my friends. Good Job, your mechanic.

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by Walter
Mercury Tracer L4-2.0L - Alternator Belt - Daytona Beach, Florida
Allen is very Knowledgeable and he was able to fix my issue without any complications. He will definitely be my Master Mechanic for auto problems in the future.

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