Need parking brake cable, for little $$$ |
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Need parking brake cable, for little $$$ |
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Jun 13 2003, 07:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 7-May 03 From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada Member No.: 664 |
The parking brake cable on my 914 is almost gone. Half of it has frayed off right behind the brake handle.
I talked to my mechanic and he said that the places he normally orders parts from don't have any and he will likely have to order from Porsche in Germany. He couldn't give me a price but he said the last one he bought went for about $90 (~70 USD). I can't imagine why a simple steel cable should cost this much. Does anyone know of any alternatives? I was thinking that maybe a different type of cable would work as long as it is similar in size and strength. Or maybe someone here has some that he/she could sell to me? What should I do? I'd hate to pay $90 for a cable. Thanks, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) David |
Part Pricer |
Jun 14 2003, 05:40 AM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35 |
Remember that the parking brake cable assembly is actually three (3) seperate pieces. There is the:
Now, if your mechanic is giving you all three for $90, it's a bargain. If he is charging you $90 for just the short cable, tell him that you will provide the part yourself. Pelican has the Short Cable in stock for $45.50. |
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