Topic: E-Brake Cable Question

[2manytoys]

My 88 pickup e-brake cable broke and local parts stores don't even list one. Is this a dealer only item?

I need the front section. It broke right at the cab end.

Anybody got an aftermarket part number? Please don't tell me I have to go to the stealership or a bone yard.

[jimbo74]

check out www.toyodiy.com for the oem part number, then you can cross reference it with parts stores

[2manytoys [OP]]

Thanks for the info, I'll get my VIN and see what I can find.

If anybody else has info feel free to post it.

[8D3TOY]

Broke mine also and the dealer was not that bad if I recall it was less than $100.

[2manytoys [OP]]

jimbo74, Thanks for the link. I found the correct part number.

Unfortunately, nobody seems to carry aftermarket brake cables for the 4x4's. They do have them for 2 wheel drive models.

8D3TOY, They are under $100. I was quoted $74.16.

The 2x2 cable I got by mistake is a Raybestos and was only $15.99. If it was longer I could make it work.

I'm cheap and have a hard time paying the dealer that much for a cable.

Looks like the dealer or boneyard unless anybody else has some info.

[madhunt]

what yr make and model do you have, my napa computer list several.

[2manytoys [OP]]

I have an 88 pickup 4x4, 22RE, 5speed, regular cab. Toyota part number for the cable is 46410-35340.

My local NAPA had none listed for 4x4. Thanks for checkin.

[jtaco1]

I got mine from the dealer for something like $65.  I was going to get one from the junkyard, but would have been pissed if I put it in and it broke again since it would be just as old.

Also it only takes about 1/2 hour to remove the broken one and replace with the new.  I had to take the parking brake lever off the dash to get full access and take the brake light switch off to get the cable replaced.

[2manytoys [OP]]

You're right jtaco1, I'm not going to take a chance on an old used one. I already have mine off, no big deal.

I found one on-line for $55 but with shipping is more than just going down to my local dealer.

I just hate having to go to the dealer on a part like this. If I don't get some info for an aftermarket cable I'm going to get one ordered up tomorrow from the dealer.

Thanks everybody.

[DeadlyPeace]

I repaired mine about 2-3 years ago and it holds up fine.
Here's a write up I did on it.

[2manytoys [OP]]

DeadlyPeace you are the man!!

I'm going to try that repair before I pay the stealership.

Grassy ass muchacho!

[DeadlyPeace]

No prob. Hope it works out for ya.

[2manytoys [OP]]

Just to let everybody know. I couldn't do the repair because my cable ended up being really bad. I would have had to cut too much off. I'm sure the repair would have worked otherwise.

The cheapest cable I found is from Toyota Parts Zone for $57.97 + $8.60 shipping to my area. I found cheaper prices but the shipping was outrageous.

[PETDOC]

RockAuto.com lists several aftermarket suppliers for parking brake cable for '88 4Runner. Go to this link http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1272226,parttype,1696

[hammer]

Make sure the bellcranks arent siezed either. (on inboaard side of backing plate forces the shoes out , activating the brake)
happens alot
sometimes can be worked loose by tapping.