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Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement Service

How much does a Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 428i Gran Coupe Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement is $530 with $207 for parts and $323 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2016 BMW 428i Gran CoupeL4-2.0L TurboService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$804.75Shop/Dealer Price$967.70 - $1322.67
2015 BMW 428i Gran CoupeL4-2.0L TurboService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$736.75Shop/Dealer Price$899.81 - $1254.85
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What is the Parking Brake Release Cable all about?

Your parking brake only plays a role in safety after parking your car, but it’s an important part of automotive equipment. When you engage the brake, either by pulling the handle between the two front seats or pressing the pedal on the driver side, it engages a secondary braking system designed to help hold your car in place and alleviate unwanted pressure on your transmission.

You need to release the brake before you can safely drive once more, and this is where the parking brake release cable comes into play. Depending on the setup in your specific vehicle, you’ll either push a release button, or push the pedal again to activate the release cable and disengage the parking brake. Without an operational brake cable, the e-brake won’t disengage, which can be problematic. Driving with the brake on is never a good idea.

Keep in mind:

  • Your parking brake release cable should be inspected during normal maintenance.
  • The release cable generally runs the length of your vehicle under the body.
  • Release cable hardware can also cause problems.

How it's done:

  • The dash panels are removed for access
  • The defective parking brake release cable is removed
  • The new parking brake release cable is installed
  • The dash panels are reinstalled
  • The vehicle parking brake is checked for proper operation

Our recommendation:

If your parking brake release cable is not working and the brake is engaged, do not drive the vehicle. That will only damage the braking system and increase your repair bill. One of our experienced mechanics will often be able to fix the problem in short order.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Parking Brake Release Cable?

  • Parking brake won’t disengage

How important is this service?

Having a working parking brake release cable is important. Without one, you won’t be able to use your parking brake (or disengage the brake if it’s on). We recommend you work with our expert mechanics who can diagnose the problem.

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BMW 428i Gran Coupe L4-2.0L Turbo - Brake Pads Replacement (Rear) - Simi Valley, California
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BMW 428i Gran Coupe L4-2.0L Turbo - Brake Pads Replacement (Rear) - Lombard, Illinois
Alex was very friendly and very fast with the work he did! 10/10. He came on twice twice now and was very professional and courteous!

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BMW 428i Gran Coupe L4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Queen Creek, Arizona
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BMW 428i Gran Coupe L4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Milpitas, California
Pardeep is excellent in his craft and he was able to point out that I also needed to have a brake fluid flush for my car and able to have that taken care of both in the same time slot . Extremely fast and very friendly . Highly recommend

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