1998 Ford Explorer parking brake freeze ups

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1998 FORD EXPLORER
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I have a 1998 ford explorer and the parking brake freezed on me how would you solve that problem?

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 AT 12:37 PM

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DAVE H

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You could try stripping rear brakes down and cleaning all the parts. Also clean and grease all the cable from the lever. Or instead go for the more costly option and have cables replaced?

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