Manche757 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Does anyone know where to get a new parking brake release cable & handle. After searching CC, I do not see that it has been dealt with recently and some of the links offered no longer are active. It is a discontinued part for Mopar but the part number is 52000861. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason.cook.52206 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Does anyone know where to get a new parking brake release cable & handle. After searching CC, I do not see that it has been dealt with recently and some of the links offered no longer are active. It is a discontinued part for Mopar but the part number is 52000861. I have the foot cable but I was able to find both online when I was searching for mine. I think it was A1 auto that I ended up ordering from.Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Thanks Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinajeepman Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Morris 4x4 makes it but it's not cheap... https://www.morris4x4center.com/parking-brake-pedal-assembly-5093656aa.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwv-DaBRCcARIsAI9sba_oTyCk77A6MF_esa0EZBEiTfmh9vX7iv5Y8240HyJ39Pt_BdPtGAsaAiOBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 JY or do a want ad here. Or contact anyone doing a part out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 9 hours ago, carolinajeepman said: Morris 4x4 makes it but it's not cheap... https://www.morris4x4center.com/parking-brake-pedal-assembly-5093656aa.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwv-DaBRCcARIsAI9sba_oTyCk77A6MF_esa0EZBEiTfmh9vX7iv5Y8240HyJ39Pt_BdPtGAsaAiOBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Have you used this YJ foot brake on an MJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 Thanks to you both but that parking brake assemble is for a CJ and will not fit an MJ per the seller. The part I am looking for retails new between $14 and $15 dollars. I just need the release cable, not the entire mechanism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, Manche757 said: Thanks to you both but that parking brake assemble is for a CJ and will not fit an MJ per the seller. The part I am looking for retails new between $14 and $15 dollars. I just need the release cable, not the entire mechanism 90% of MJ specific parts are no longer available some of the crossover parts to the XJ remain plentiful like brake parts Transmissions Etc I've never seen a brake release handle available on eBay but occasionally NOS Parts pop up I have two extras which will eventually wind up on eBay and I'll be asking $50 each As I stated it's junkyard or part out or you can get creative with the one that you have and see if you can repair it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinajeepman Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Oh gotcha. You may be able to use one off of an early Toyota truck. They seem to be very similar. Is this what you’re looking for or do you need the entire handle as well? Cable: https://www.carid.com/1988-jeep-comanche-brake-parts/raybestos-professional-grade-parking-brake-cable-1072331761.html Might be able to make this handle work: https://www.amazon.com/Parking-Brake-Release-Cable-Handle/dp/B0753SYCPS/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1532632052&sr=1-3-fkmr2&keywords=toyota+truck+parking+brake+handle I would just bend the tabs up flat where it would screw in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 One of those is more than 8 ft long and the other is more than 4 ft long. The cable I am looking for is less than a foot long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinajeepman Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Check this one out: https://www.amazon.com/Parking-Brake-Release-Cable-Handle/dp/B0753SYCPS/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1532632052&sr=1-3-fkmr2&keywords=toyota+truck+parking+brake+handle You could potentially cut and bend the holes up so it would screw right on. Or this one: https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-924-087-Parking-Release-Handle/dp/B01BDWPASA/ref=sr_1_16?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1532632931&sr=1-16&keywords=parking+brake+handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHughes Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 @Manche757 Did you end up finding the part? I am having the same issue. I found one used on EBay but also don’t want to replace a bad part with another and it’s definitely not cheap. I’d be curious to know if you made another brake release handle work or if you found an original. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 Hi JHughes, I see this is your first post. On behalf of all of us knuckleheads, welcome to the CC. Someone will probably ask you to register your VIN number. It took a while, but I did find someone selling the handle used. I don't recall what I paid for it. Later, I saw someone else had one listed for sale here in classifieds. He wanted more than I wanted to pay just to have a spare, so I told him when he might lower his price to $40 that I would buy it and I did. I have an 89 and an 87, so one old part could go. As you have figured out, those are unique to the MJ and are no longer easy to come by. After looking at the part, it shouldn't be too hard to fix. More likely than not, the cable wore through where the attachment is on the end of the cable opposite from the handle. That attachment fits in a slot on the release mechanism. Find a similar size piece of cable and a something to lock on the new piece of cable. Cut the broken end of the old cable. Leave as much of the old cable as you can in case you have to do it again in several years. Using something large enough but small enough, clamp the cables together and you should be in business. That will likely last longer than one out of a junker that likely has a cable worn in the same spot. https://www.moparpartsgiant.com/parts/mopar-cable-brake-parking-brake~52000861.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 This is what I did for mine that was missing the handle and cable. I used a 1/4 rod and cut some slots into it and bent the other end in to a handle shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHughes Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Thank you both for your feedback. I’m working on an alternative repair of the cable to not have to replace the whole mechanism. There are a couple originals available on eBay but definitely more than I’d like to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car_liker Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Wanted to add an update for future searchers here - I also did not want to spend $150 on a 30+ year old original release cable when mine snapped (I just imagine them snapping shortly thereafter). I bought the Crown Automotive J5351421 - this is a part for the 73-75 CJ5. Length is perfect for the Comanche and it drops right into the slot immediately in front of the release bracket. It is fully functional using only that slot for retention, but I'm going to cut up a little piece of angle to hold the front using the factory torx screws. I'll try to post some pics when I get that done, but wanted to share this as it's a brand-new part for $22 bucks shipped (ordered from Quadratec) and requires very little modification to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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