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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 Oldsmobile 98 Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement is $295 with $200 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1982 Oldsmobile 98V6-4.1LService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$730.95Shop/Dealer Price$887.44 - $1325.41
1971 Oldsmobile 98V8-7.5LService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$702.95Shop/Dealer Price$859.46 - $1297.45
1992 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8L TurboService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$664.95Shop/Dealer Price$817.46 - $1252.44
1961 Oldsmobile 98V8-6.5LService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$702.95Shop/Dealer Price$859.43 - $1297.39
1974 Oldsmobile 98V8-7.5LService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$702.95Shop/Dealer Price$859.48 - $1297.49
1985 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8LService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$693.45Shop/Dealer Price$848.96 - $1286.20
1979 Oldsmobile 98V8-5.7LService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$709.95Shop/Dealer Price$866.27 - $1304.12
1983 Oldsmobile 98V8-5.0LService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$679.95Shop/Dealer Price$833.72 - $1269.65
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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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Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Oil Pressure Light is on - Houston, Texas
The mobile mechanic came. I must say I am impressed! He found my house. He and I started talking. He said he owned two Ninety Eights previously. He was there to look at my Oldsmobile Ninety Eight. He had two Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Touring Sedans. The ones he owned were from the 1987-1990 era. He was describing the floor shifters and they had and how much he liked Ninety Eights, Touring Sedans, and the Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LSS too. He talked about how a family member owned one and how he was fixing his. He talked in detail about the Touring Sedan and the things he loved. He asked me how long had I owned my Ninety Eight. I told him 2003. He told me how he become a mechanic and went to school for it and more. He got into the Ninety Eight and it would not start. He got out and disconnected the battery and rubbed the negative and positive battery terminals together. He reconnected them and the Ninety Eight started! The instrumentation then told him exactly what it was. There is a sensor at the bottom of the oil pan. He said by doing what he did with the terminals, it cleared the computer and reset it. We went underneath the car and he showed me the sensor. He said which one did you replace? I told him. He said you were on the right path. You know what you are doing. You need to replace this sensor and not the one you did. You can get the sensor and replace it because it is clear you know what you are doing and on the right path. He said you also need to replace your valve cover gaskets. They are leaking. I told him I will request him to come back and do that. I am not doing that even thought I can.

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