ae86 parking brake. - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

racejockey · 09-14-2004, 06:50 PM

Hey does anyone out there know how much money/labour is required to replace a snapped parking brake cable?

How much does the part cost?

How much do I have to pay labour wise?

Anyone know a company that sells ae86 parts at a fair price?

Cause I know Toyota dealerships will want my first born child for a stock steering wheel.

4Aaron GE · 09-14-2004, 08:52 PM

If you find one in a wrecking yard, get it. I don't remember how much it cost me exactly to replace my cables, but I got it done while I had my exhaust bent up, and it cost me $500 including a high flow cat (and I brought my own muffler).

dougone · 09-15-2004, 06:09 PM

You can change the cable yourself no sweat!

4Aaron GE · 09-15-2004, 07:28 PM

That's what I thought at first. Then I saw how rusty it actually was.

But otherwise yeah, it's pretty simple.

dougone · 09-15-2004, 10:00 PM

Go to it hombre!

dajusta · 09-16-2004, 12:43 AM

how long have you had your ae86?

whats the milage on it?

if you dont mind me asking

racejockey · 09-16-2004, 08:40 PM

Sounds good. Now where to buy the cable..

Voodoo.Priest · 09-16-2004, 08:42 PM

You can always choose the option I went with. Just leave it broken. I broke mine almost a year ago and still haven't fixed it. lol.

Dosen't really matter as my car is temporarily off the road due to a dump truck crashing into it.

racejockey · 09-17-2004, 06:27 AM

LOL! That is unfortunate. But if I leave it broken, could I still get certification on it?

sagaboy77 · 09-17-2004, 09:00 AM

You won't get it certified with a broken cable.

The OEM cable from the dealership is prob your best bet cause if you get one from a scrap yard you don't know if it is any good it could be seized. I believe it is under $100 for one.

I was charged by a Mechanic to change mine fror around $30. You could also do it yourself it is very simple.

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 09-17-2004, 09:36 AM

i never fixed my e-brake either....drove around for 3yrs w/o it....just remember to park in gear.....although having e-brake is fun in the winter time.....

racejockey · 09-17-2004, 12:29 PM

3 yrs!? Did you have a rwd car?

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 09-17-2004, 12:37 PM

^^i still have two of them.....the mr2 and the AE86 coupe (well..she just sits on the driveway taking up space).......it was the AE86 that i never replaced the e brake....i'd never do that to the mr2......

racejockey · 09-17-2004, 01:31 PM

lol... then i guess i can't come to you for a parking brake can i..

oreo · 09-17-2004, 03:52 PM

each cable cost 'bout 90 bucks i think, OE at toyota,.. after market from a parts depot is 'bout 45,.. canadian tire is 'bout 20,..