Dealer Cost For E-Brake Cable Replacement...??

Has anyone had the dealer replace their e-brake cables and if so, what did it cost? Mine just started sticking although wiggling the cable released the e-brake. I watched a very good video on how to replace it but I'm not sure I want to go through all that. I know the cables run about $200+. I'm wondering what they nail me for the labor portion assuming nothing else was wrong.

 

Rock Auto, Raybestos brand is the closest to OEM imo.

Advance and Auto Zone both had duralast. Don't waste your money.


The hardest part of the job is taking the brakes apart. Removing the console armrest makes connecting the cables and cable jacket retainers much easier.

 

Upon further research, being that wiggling the cable releases the e-brake, I'm guessing that the mechanism inside the drum is hanging up probably due to wear, rust and corrosion. I will have to pull the drum to confirm this. I hate working on drum brakes. Even more so, I despise dealing with rusty bolts. They'll make any job take infinitely longer than it should take.....

 

Grab ahold of the cable where it enters the backing plate and wiggle. It’s common for the aluminum fitting at the backing plate to corrode and break. If it’s broke, the cable needs replaced.

 

Just had both rears replaced last week...parts were from dealer $140 CDN per side. Not sure of the installation cost as it was part of the new rear brakes (drums/shoes/cylinders).

 

As far as I can see the aluminum fitting isn't broken. Once I get inside I'll see if my suspicion is confirmed...