How to service and repair the rear parking brake cable on Ford Thunderbird?

Start cable repair or servicing of the rear parking brake by taking out the console. Operating the handle requires pulling the tab until the mechanism slides upward. When handling the parking brake control take care because its tension arm has spring tension that could lead to injury. The screwdriver enables you to depress the tension arm by pushing down on it fully until the release is complete and finally allowing the screwdriver to leave the tension arm. The first step is disconnecting the parking brake cables that run to the equalizer. A 13 mm box-end wrench allows users to depress the conduit retainer so they can take out the parking brake rear cable and conduit assembly together. Then proceed by removing two bolts that fix the parking brake rear cable to its conduit routing clip. Unclamp the parking brake rear cable and conduit from the parking brake lever. The parking brake rear cable and conduit can be removed through conduit retaining prongs by using a 13 mm box-end wrench. Follow the same reverse steps for bringing the new installation to completion.

How to service and repair the front parking brake cable on Ford Thunderbird?

You should start the front parking brake cable service by first taking out the console assembly and pulling the tab slide handle up. The parking brake control requires attention due to its spring tension on the tension arm that may result in accidental injuries. The screwdriver tool serves to lower and flatten the tension arm before releasing the screwdriver during the process. The conduit retainer needs to be depressed with a 13 mm box-end wrench while removing the cable anchor pin to separate the parking brake cable from the control. First lift the vehicle before disassembling rear parking brake cables from their position and taking out the equalizer. Stop the front cable grommet from the floor by snapping it out while removing the cable from its installation position. Mechanics wire should be tied to the old cable and conduit to help with the new cable installation. Using a 13 mm box-end wrench to depress the conduit retaining prongs enables the removal of parking brake cable and conduit. The last step for installation requires following the opposite sequence of removal actions.

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Emergency Parking Brake Release Cable

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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rear Cable Part Number: F3SZ2A635B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Parking Brake; Parking Brake Cable; Brake Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1997 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rear Cable Part Number: F3SZ2A635A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Parking Brake; Parking Brake Cable; Brake Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1997 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Front Cable Part Number: XW4Z-2853-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, James Bond Edition, Neiman Marcus, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rear Cable, Driver Side Part Number: XW4Z-2A635-BF
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Parking Brake; Parking Brake Cable; Brake Cable
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Ford Thunderbird | Base, James Bond Edition, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rear Cable, Passenger Side Part Number: XW4Z-2A635-BD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Ford Thunderbird | Base, James Bond Edition, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rear Cable Part Number: F6SZ-2A635-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Rear Drum
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1997 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rear Cable, Driver Side Part Number: 1W4Z-2A635-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Neiman Marcus | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rear Cable, Passenger Side Part Number: 1W4Z-2A635-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Neiman Marcus | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rear Cable, Passenger Side Part Number: 6W6Z-2A635-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Parking Brake; Brake Cable
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

Ford Thunderbird Parking Brake Cable

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The Parking Brake Cable refers to the parking brake cable, emergency brake cable commonly used in Ford Thunderbird vehicles is a very important aspect of the automobile's safety measures. It links the parking brake to the braking system, with the function of preventing the car from rolling on inclined parking and as a backup braking system. Signs of a bad Brake Cable include; inability to engage the parking brake tightly, complete disablement of the parking brake if the cable is snapped, and the park brake light coming on. Consequently, to facilitate the efficiency and safety of the vehicle, proper maintenance of the Brake Cable has to be done.

Ford Thunderbird Parking Brake Cable Parts and Q&A

Rear Cable, Passenger Side
1W4Z-2A635-AA
Q: How to service and repair the rear parking brake cable on Ford Thunderbird?
A:
Start cable repair or servicing of the rear parking brake by taking out the console. Operating the handle requires pulling the tab until the mechanism slides upward. When handling the parking brake control take care because its tension arm has spring tension that could lead to injury. The screwdriver enables you to depress the tension arm by pushing down on it fully until the release is complete and finally allowing the screwdriver to leave the tension arm. The first step is disconnecting the parking brake cables that run to the equalizer. A 13 mm box-end wrench allows users to depress the conduit retainer so they can take out the parking brake rear cable and conduit assembly together. Then proceed by removing two bolts that fix the parking brake rear cable to its conduit routing clip. Unclamp the parking brake rear cable and conduit from the parking brake lever. The parking brake rear cable and conduit can be removed through conduit retaining prongs by using a 13 mm box-end wrench. Follow the same reverse steps for bringing the new installation to completion.
Front Cable
XW4Z-2853-AA
Q: How to service and repair the front parking brake cable on Ford Thunderbird?
A:
You should start the front parking brake cable service by first taking out the console assembly and pulling the tab slide handle up. The parking brake control requires attention due to its spring tension on the tension arm that may result in accidental injuries. The screwdriver tool serves to lower and flatten the tension arm before releasing the screwdriver during the process. The conduit retainer needs to be depressed with a 13 mm box-end wrench while removing the cable anchor pin to separate the parking brake cable from the control. First lift the vehicle before disassembling rear parking brake cables from their position and taking out the equalizer. Stop the front cable grommet from the floor by snapping it out while removing the cable from its installation position. Mechanics wire should be tied to the old cable and conduit to help with the new cable installation. Using a 13 mm box-end wrench to depress the conduit retaining prongs enables the removal of parking brake cable and conduit. The last step for installation requires following the opposite sequence of removal actions.