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Question posted by guntermarie64 on January 29th, 2016

Parking Brake Issues

I have a 2004 Chevy Tahoe. The cable to release it is broken. How do I release brake??

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Answer #1: Posted by Zacamania on February 1st, 2016 1:42 AM

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you should place a block behind a front and rear tire snug, and have the vehicle OFF and in PARK, you can find a spot in the cable that is not broken and still connected to whatever it is engaging and pull back on it with a pair of pliers or vise grips until you can hear ( or feel ) it release.

Answer #2: Posted by waelsaidani1 on January 29th, 2016 10:50 PM

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FIND A WEDGE FOR YOUR CAR, CALL A TECHNICIAN, FOR REPLACEMENTKeep 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.

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