This cable basically connects your handbrake lever – the one you pull up in the car – to the actual brake shoes or calipers at the rear wheels. When you pull the lever, it physically pulls on these cables, engaging the rear brakes. Some vehicles use a single cable, others use multiple, connecting to each rear wheel independently or through an equalizer. It's a purely mechanical system, no hydraulics involved there. It’s how you keep the car stationary when parked, obviously. But it’s also a backup safety system. If your foot brake fails for some reason, you can still use the handbrake to slow and eventually stop the vehicle, though it's not meant for prolonged use like that. Think of it as a second layer of stopping power. It’s crucial for safety and preventing rollaways. If the cable stretches, frays, or breaks, you might find the handbrake doesn’t hold properly, especially on a hill. You'll notice if it starts to feel loose or requires more pulls to engage. It's something that needs to be reliable. We carry a good selection of these – you can often find what you need at Fixparts Online, and they have diagrams that help you identify the correct one for your vehicle. It’s a relatively inexpensive part to replace, but definitely not one to put off if you suspect there’s a problem. Shop with confidence: Handbrake Cable (MPN 34908) comes with a 3 year manufacturer guarantee!

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