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Lexus RC200t Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement at your home or office.

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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 Lexus RC200t Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement is $437 with $285 for parts and $152 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2017 Lexus RC200tL4-2.0L TurboService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$753.94Shop/Dealer Price$912.44 - $1351.91
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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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Lexus RC200t L4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Change - South San Francisco, California
Right on time and finished worked a lot faster than I had expected!

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Lexus RC200t L4-2.0L Turbo - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Marietta, Georgia
David was very thorough in the pre-purchase inspection of my 2017 Lexus RC 200t. He was able to identify that the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. This was something not evident in the CARFAX report. I had the dealer replace it for me at no cost. David also has experience in the car sales industry and gave me some good insight. I highly recommend him.

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Lexus ES300 V6-3.0L - Car idle is rough - Indianapolis, Indiana
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Lexus RX330 V6-3.3L - Headlight Bulb Replacement (Driver Side Low Beam, Passenger Side Low Beam, Driver Side High Beam, Passenger Side High Beam) - North Hollywood, California
Carlos arrived early, which was great. He listened to my description of the problem, then went to work. Carlos is a professional. He carefully removed the parts and replace them with the new parts. The vehicle was tested and then Carlos checked other components of my car. He recommended fixing faulty or replacing worn-out item. Carlos never pushed or applied any high pressure sales tactic, he just showed me the parts that need replacing. I appreciate that Carlos even answered some questions my son had regarding his own car problems. I believe the pricing was fair and I really appreciate Carlos coming to fix my problem at my convenience. When able and needed, I will call Carlos again. Some relatives drove up and asked who was working on my car, I already recommended Carlos and Yourmechanic.com Thank You!

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