Common questions

How much does it cost to replace a rear brake cable?

How much does it cost to replace a rear brake cable?

To replace a rear cable, the labor time is around 1.1 hours, and the cost of a factory cable is about $141. The cost range for aftermarket cables is about $17 to $34. This makes the job to replace a rear cable cost about $251 using OE parts, and from about $127 to $143 using aftermarket parts.

How much does it cost to replace the emergency brake cable on a Tacoma?

This makes the emergency brake repair cost about $187. To replace an e-brake cable on the Tacoma, there is a front cable and left and right rear cable. There is a variety of possible rear cables depending on body-style and bed length. The labor time to replace the front e-brake cable is estimated at 1.3 hours.

When to replace the brake cable and return spring?

But the time comes when none of these quick-and-dirty tricks work, and the only solution is to remove the drum and replace the brake cable and the return spring, which needs to be strong enough to pull back the brake shoes when the brake is released.

How do you replace the emergency brake cable?

To the lower left, you can see the new emergency brake cable and spring installed. I put it back together in reverse order of the video, starting by hooking the cable up to the lever, then installing the lever on the brake shoe, then installing the brake shoes on the backing plate.

To replace a rear cable, the labor time is around 1.1 hours, and the cost of a factory cable is about $141. The cost range for aftermarket cables is about $17 to $34. This makes the job to replace a rear cable cost about $251 using OE parts, and from about $127 to $143 using aftermarket parts.

This makes the emergency brake repair cost about $187. To replace an e-brake cable on the Tacoma, there is a front cable and left and right rear cable. There is a variety of possible rear cables depending on body-style and bed length. The labor time to replace the front e-brake cable is estimated at 1.3 hours.

Is there internal brake and shift cable routing?

Because modern components, such as electronic drivetrains and disc brakes have made internal cable routing commonplace, it’s seen as something new. But, it goes way back on road bikes. My 1975 René Herse has internal brake and shift cables.

What to do with a broken brake cable?

With the broken cable in place, all you have to do is to cut a piece of Jagwire housing liner that’s the right length to reach through the frame and come out on both ends. With the right length piece, you can slide it onto the broken cable from whichever end of the broken cable is easiest to access.

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Ruth Doyle