Chevrolet Tahoe Parking Brake Cables
Your parking brake keeps you and your Chevrolet Tahoe safe and in control. These wire cables connect your parking brake pedal to the rear brake shoe with all of the security and durability you expect from a Tahoe. Find the reliable parking brake replacement parts you need to stay on, or off, the road.
What does a Chevrolet Tahoe parking brake cable do?Chevrolet Tahoe parking brake cables’ primary purpose is to prevent your vehicle from moving when you dont want it to. The same system is referred to by different names depending on the type of transmission in your Chevrolet Tahoe.
- Manual transmission - Hand brake or parking brake.
- Automatic transmission - Emergency brake or e-brake.
Brake cables connect the parking brake mechanism in the Tahoes cabin with the physical brake on your rear suspension. When you pull on the handle or step on the pedal, the cable pulls on the brakes to tighten them. Your parking brake cable transfers and magnifies your movement into your parking brake.
What are brake cable ferrules for the Chevrolet Tahoe?Ferrules are hollow rounds of metal that wrap around your brake cable to secure it in place. Brake cables are held in place by tension at both ends as well as where they are joined as sections. This tension, or tightness, is set by the length of the brake cable between the ferrules.
These small parts perform important functions in your Chevrolet Tahoe:
- Secure the brake cable at the joints and ends
- Set tension along the brake line
- Allow for simple maintenance
This brake cable can be found running underneath your vehicle. It runs along the chassis from beneath the drivers side cabin to the rear brake shoes.
When should you replace your Chevrolet’s parking brake cable?A properly functioning parking brake cable is important for your safety as well as your Tahoes. Over time, the brake cables housing or protective coating can deteriorate and expose it to rust-causing air and water. Signs that these parts need to be replaced include:
- Your engine warning light may turn on.
- Your parking brake seizes or is tough to engage or release.
- Your Tahoe still moves despite the parking brake being activated.
A brake cable is a simple part: a wire cable covered by protective housing. The cable itself doesnt vary much between makes and models. However, the length does vary. Using the correct length cable is vital to the parking brakes function. To determine the length of parts that you need, consider your Tahoes:
- Year
- Body style
- Modifications