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2004 Chevrolet Silverado Emergency brake

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RANDY SHARP
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 4.8L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
I am working on a 2004 Chevy Silverado.I am trying to install the cable inside of the cab, the short one for releasing the e brake. The old cable is not there, and the emergency brake pedal is pushed down to the floor board tight. I was trying to release it with the lever that would hold the end of the cable but it still didn't release, could it be pushed down so tight that it is not going to release, do I have to take the whole bracket off to fix this and what I can see as far as the whole assembly to come off are the nuts holding this bracket behind the front fender. Does anyone know anything about this.
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Sunday, March 1st, 2015 AT 8:16 PM

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MIKE H R
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What it sounds like is that the old cable rusted and broke. You will have to go under the truck and see if you can pull it out, as to release the brakes. Under the truck there is a spring that pulls the brake pedal back up once you release the brake. With it being down all the way I do believe that the cable is broken. Make sure the E brakes are working properly Have seen rust eat up a brake cable many times.
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