1989 Chevrolet Celebrity broken emergency brake

LIGHTSUNG

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1989 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
2.5L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
70,000 MILES

When using my fathers car the emergency brake cable snapped about 12 inches down, My garage says I need the whole emergency brake handle /cable assembly. Can not locate this part anywhere. The garage tried and I have also. Tried salvage yards. And used car sites. HELP. Need it to pass PA inspection. What can I do?

Thursday, December 19th, 2013 AT 6:09 AM

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HMAC300

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Gm parts direct. Com has it it's about $25 for the cable and another $25 for the brake assy. You'll have to go to the catalog they will ship to your house.

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Thursday, December 19th, 2013 AT 6:28 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If the handle assembly needs replaced, you have two choices. Either you need to ask a dealer to check (via a computer) all dealerships for dealer old stock (DSO), or you will need to find one in a salvage yard. The handle assembly was never an aftermarket part. The cables, on the other hand, you should be able to get at any auto parts store.

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Thursday, December 19th, 2013 AT 6:43 AM