1989 Ford Bronco emergency brake

1989 FORD BRONCO
118,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MRICKENBAUGH
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The emergency brake is stuck on, we can't release it. It is Thanksgiving and no mechanic is open to help us, and are supposed to go out of town today
Nov 26, 2009 at 8:50 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Grab a pair of vice grip pliers and a hammer, put vice grip on front cable and tap rearward then do the same for the other two in back...
Nov 26, 2009 at 9:11 AM
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