How do you release the brake on a GMC?

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the parking brake pedal.

Is there a parking brake release cable for a Silverado?

This cable was a perfect match for the factory cable that had broke on my 2001 GMC Sierra 2500. Installed in ten minutes, including removing the old one. Was shipped the same day and arrived in two. Worth much more, especially when you’re stuck with the emergency brake stuck on. Item is a perfect fit for a 2004 Silverado.

How long does it take to install parking brake release cable?

Removing the old one was the though part but the whole process shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes. This cable was a perfect match for the factory cable that had broke on my 2001 GMC Sierra 2500. Installed in ten minutes, including removing the old one.

Can a parking brake cable fail on a Tahoe?

Overtime the factory cable on your Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra or Yukon can fail, leaving your parking brake stuck on. Replacing this cable will avoid this situation and insure you can release your parking brake.

What kind of brake cable do I Need?

Compatible Replacement for GMC & Cadillac Vehicles – 1999-2007 Silverado & Sierra 1500 | 1999-2004 Silverado & Sierra 2500 HD | 2000-2006 Tahoe & Yukon | 2001-2006 Suburban & Denali | 2002-2006 Avalanche | 2002-2006 Escalade, ESV, EXT | Includes model years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

How to replace parking brake cable on GMC Truck?

Here is how to replace the parking brake release cable on a Chevrolet or GMC truck. Replacing the parking brake release cable on a truck is easy. You just need to remove the handle from the parking brake cable, twisted sideways, plan push through, and then disconnect it from the trucks parking brake mechanism.

When to replace the parking brake release cable?

Replacing this cable will avoid this situation and insure you can release your parking brake. Replaces Part# 15226272 and 924-305 – A direct replacement for the factory parking brake release cable on Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali.

Why is my Chevy Silverado not releasing the parking brake?

If you’re unable to release the parking brake on your Chevy Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra, Yukon, or Denali a broken parking brake cable is likely the problem. The parking brake release cable and handle are a single unit that allow you to disengage the parking brake on your Chevrolet or GMC truck.

How do you release the brake on a GMC?