The Brake Cable is one of the foot soldiers in an army of components responsible for converting delicate foot pressure at the pedal to precise control at each individual wheel. Whether your vehicle has the original braking system or an upgraded system to match its upgraded performance, there are some parts that are important regardless. These parts go beyond pa... Read More

Brake Cables Information

Why are Brake Cables Part(s) Important

The Brake Cable is one of the foot soldiers in an army of components responsible for converting delicate foot pressure at the pedal to precise control at each individual wheel. Whether your vehicle has the original braking system or an upgraded system to match its upgraded performance, there are some parts that are important regardless. These parts go beyond pads, rotors, shoes and drums but are just as necessary to a properly working brake system. From old drum brakes with no power-assist to high end ABS systems, the system lives and dies with the health of your brake cable.

Brake Cables for cars and trucks are one of the few components to survive the shift from mechanical connections to hydraulic pressure. That’s because there is one place that cables are still preferred: the parking brake. The cable runs from the lever or pedal in the cabin to the rear brakes. Cables are preferred since they will keep the brakes clamped even when the engine is off.

This not only effects you whether or not you use your emergency brake when you park. If your normal brake system were to suddenly fail, your parking brake cable may be your best option for slowing your vehicle because it is independent of the hydraulic system. So don’t wait until you’re in a emergency to maintain of your emergency brake cable.

Wagner Brakes Brake Cable With internal lubrication and a tight seal, this cable is made for durability and reliability.

Beck/Arnley Parking Brake Cable For smooth and consistent mechanics in your parking brake assembly, you need a well made cable to connect your handle to your wheel.

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Brands within Brake Cables

Auto7	Beck/Arnley	Dorman	Omix-ADA	Raybestos
Stainless Steel Brakes	Wagner Brakes