['97'Cobra]

About a year ago my emergency break cable broke and i bought a new t-handle part of the cable. The issue is that its not long enough for me to bolt the actual ratchet to the center console. I have tried it every which way and still can get it to work. I got it once but the cable was so tight even dis engaged the back pads were rubbing when i test drove it. Anyhelp or tips at this point would be appriciated. This was the fourth time ive tried to fix it, Im done at this point.

['97'Cobra]

nobody?! The shame im going to feel when i take it to a ford dealer....

[MADMAX]

dam! sorry bro no answer. who needs brakes....

[trashpickinman]

I don't mean to come off condescending with these questions, just trying to get the simple things out of the way.

Are you sure its the right part number for you application?

Also, how did you install it? To install you must rotate the pulley forward, then block it off to keep it from rotating. Once the cable is installed, carefully release the pulley then allow the pulley and gear set to find its natural settling point (if that makes sense).

['97'Cobra]

Originally Posted by trashpickinman I don't mean to come off condescending with these questions, just trying to get the simple things out of the way. Are you sure its the right part number for you application? Also, how did you install it? To install you must rotate the pulley forward, then block it off to keep it from rotating. Once the cable is installed, carefully release the pulley then allow the pulley and gear set to find its natural settling point (if that makes sense).

its the right part. I have no kidding tried everything from tighting the brake and clamping the cables with vice grips to get some slack but still not enough. I may go to a junk yard and rip out another cars entire assembely.

What would everyone elses next step be?

[trashpickinman]

Are the individual side cables moving freely? Possibly rusted.

Have you tried removing the cables from the e-brake lever on the caliper and then tried to compress the lever/spring assembly to make sure it contracts and expands fully and easily?

[1996 GT]

You have the wrong part, they should be two different part numbers. I work at part source and see it all the time. I'm guessing they dont carry the cobra e-brake cable so they would just sell you a GT one thinking they were the same. Match the part numbers man!

[southfour!]

so is the whole handle assembly pushed towards the rear of the car as if the cable is too short?

['97'Cobra]

Originally Posted by trashpickinman Are the individual side cables moving freely? Possibly rusted. Have you tried removing the cables from the e-brake lever on the caliper and then tried to compress the lever/spring assembly to make sure it contracts and expands fully and easily?

Each cable moves fine, i can pull them with vice grips so they are ok.

Originally Posted by 1996 GT You have the wrong part, they should be two different part numbers. I work at part source and see it all the time. I'm guessing they dont carry the cobra e-brake cable so they would just sell you a GT one thinking they were the same. Match the part numbers man!

I ordered the cable from Late Model so i will go back on their site and look but this has to be the problem. Do you know of a cobra break off hand?

Originally Posted by southfour so is the whole handle assembly pushed towards the rear of the car as if the cable is too short?

ya it would just sit where the center console should be so i just havent had a break in my car for over a year now lol. Lucky for me its pretty flat everywhere i go.

[1996 GT]

Rights sides part number is C94840. Left side is C95240. The center one should be BRCA47 i believe.

[southfour!]

ok, did you stick then pin in the rachet to prevent it from winding up?



this happened to me, you just need to un wind the rachet and move the handle forward.