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2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
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6 CYL
4WD
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186,700 MILES

Under the vehicle and saw this line disconnected. Looks replaceable by section, but I don't even know what it is. Definitely brake related I believe as that's where the line eventually leads. I seem to be stopping fine. What is the line and can I replace just the broken/rusted section?

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Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 AT 11:18 AM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon.

That is an emergency brake cable that has rusted and broke. You will need that replaced. It is part of the emergency brake system.

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Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 AT 12:52 PM

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Is it as easy as it looks? Can I replace a single section or must I replace the whole thing? It's on my passenger side. Is that considered rear right or left? I would think rear right.

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Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 AT 1:24 PM

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It is the right rear.

No, it is not as easy as it looks. with all the rust, it will make it a little difficult to replace.

Roy

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jeep,2002,grand+cherokee,4.0l+l6,1386783,brake+&+wheel+hub,parking+brake+cable,1696

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Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 AT 1:39 PM

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So I am still curious about repairing the broken section or the whole assembly.

The video I found on YouTube shows the passenger seat, seat belt, side panel, etc, removed, and carpet pulled to access the needed repairs. Is this my probable labor intensive solution?

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Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 AT 4:22 PM

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