1989 Chevrolet Celebrity broken emergency brake

1989 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
70,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LIGHTSUNG
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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?
Dec 19, 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.
Dec 19, 2013 at 6:28 AM
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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.
Dec 19, 2013 at 6:43 AM
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