Chevrolet V3500 Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(10)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(10)

Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement Service

How much does a Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet V3500 Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement is $141 with $36 for parts and $104 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1990 Chevrolet V3500V8-5.7LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$233.13Shop/Dealer Price$265.16 - $329.77
1989 Chevrolet V3500V8-7.4LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Center ReplacementEstimate$195.63Shop/Dealer Price$226.69 - $290.56
1991 Chevrolet V3500V8-5.7LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$205.13Shop/Dealer Price$237.19 - $301.81
1989 Chevrolet V3500V8-7.4LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$176.63Shop/Dealer Price$205.66 - $268.01
1991 Chevrolet V3500V8-6.2L DieselService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$205.13Shop/Dealer Price$237.21 - $301.85
1990 Chevrolet V3500V8-5.7LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Center ReplacementEstimate$195.63Shop/Dealer Price$226.68 - $290.56
1990 Chevrolet V3500V8-6.2L DieselService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$212.13Shop/Dealer Price$244.00 - $308.48
1991 Chevrolet V3500V8-7.4LService typeEmergency / Parking Brake Cable - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$212.13Shop/Dealer Price$244.52 - $309.39
Show example Chevrolet V3500 Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement prices

What is the Emergency/Parking Brake Cable all about?

The parking brake cable is a thin, steel cable that connects the parking brake lever to the parking brake shoes. It is located underneath the car. When you pull the lever, this cable enables the parking brake shoes to press against the rotor or the drum, creating the friction that keeps the car from rolling. It is just like using the brake pedal, but in this case, you are using the parking brake cable instead of brake fluids to apply the pressure. Over time the cable can rust and break. If the parking brake cable is broken, the car will roll even when the parking brake has been engaged.

Keep in mind:

The brake drums or pads often need to be removed to access the emergency brake cable. During this time, the drums and pads should be inspected to see if they also need to be replaced.

How it's done:

  • Remove and replace parking brake cable.
  • Adjust parking brake.
  • Test parking brake.

Our recommendation:

Always apply the parking brake when the car is parked. This will keep the parking brake adjusted properly. Your mechanic should inspect the parking brake cable during every brake service. They should also periodically spray rust penetrant chemical on the cable to prevent rust from building up.

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

  • Parking brake does not hold car.
  • Parking brake does not release.
  • Parking brake warning light is on.

How important is this service?

All services associated with proper function of your brakes are important. In addition to safety issues, ignoring small repairs can quickly lead to more serious (and more expensive) problems.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Chevrolet mechanics

Real customer reviews from Chevrolet owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(10)

Rating Summary
8
1
0
0
1
8
1
0
0
1

Kevin

33 years of experience
234 reviews
Kevin
33 years of experience
Chevrolet C10 Pickup V8-5.7L - Emergency / Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Driver Side, Passenger Side) - Long Beach, California

Andrew

11 years of experience
849 reviews
Andrew
11 years of experience
Chevrolet C1500 V8-5.7L - Emergency / Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Driver Side, Passenger Side) - Kansas City, Missouri
He did a good job and kept going even though he was challenged with unexpected stuff that came up.

Amor

43 years of experience
181 reviews
Amor
43 years of experience
Chevrolet Tahoe V8-5.3L - Emergency / Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Driver Side) - Los Altos, California

Joseph

20 years of experience
648 reviews
Joseph
20 years of experience
Chevrolet Express 3500 V8-6.0L - Emergency / Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Driver Side, Passenger Side) - West Jordan, Utah
He was prompt and did a great job.

Excellent Rating

(10)

Rating Summary
8
1
0
0
1
8
1
0
0
1
Number of Chevrolet Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement services completed
110+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Chevrolet MECHANICS
1600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Buy Good Quality Seat Covers
Kids, Kids, pets, even you – nearly everything that enters your vehicle is tough on your car seats. We live in our cars these days, and everything from sodas from lunch to glitter and mud are going to stick into...
How Long Does a CV Boot Last?
Without Without the engine and the transmission in a car, it will not be able to run. The power that is produced by the engine of the car is put to the wheels of the vehicle by the transmission. The...
The Traveler’s Guide to Driving in Israel
Israel Israel is a fascinating country with a very deep history. Vacationers will find a number of sites (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g293977-Activities-Israel.html) that they may want to visit in the area. You can explore Tel Aviv, go to Petra and the Old City...

My EVAP canister has a small leak

Hello! I suggest that a technician with a smoke machine test your EVAP system. The smoke will come out of any area of the EVAP system that is leaking. Most Auto shops will have a smoke machine. I would recommend...

The battery is dead and wont jump

Hi there. More likely than not, the problem you are describing is not caused by a dead battery; but instead, bad battery cables. However, it is possible for a battery to drain to the point where attempting to jump start...

My aftermarket crankshaft pulley is wobbling a little when it idles. Does it just need to be tightened, or replaced?

The harmonic balancer should not wobble at all. The heavy bolt that holds the balancer to the crankshaft snout is quite tight. Presumably the balancer bolt was torqued to the Factory Service Manual value, and so you cannot safely tighten...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com