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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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my brake release cable broke and now my truck's emergency brake is permantely on. is it possible to manually release it?
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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sure...get under the dash with a flashlight...you'llsee a lever where the release cable pulls on it
 
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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i see the ratchet component but no lever is visible nor is anything releasing it
 
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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its there...up high...hopefully,you should see where a piece of your old cable is still hanging on...
 
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 02:03 AM
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I found it, thank you very much!!!!
 
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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myemergency brake will not engage does any one have any answers for me 2000 chevy silverado ls
 
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