How do you replace parking brake cables on Ford Thunderbird?

To replace the parking brake cables, start by raising and securely supporting the vehicle on jack stands and fully releasing the parking brake. Relieve the parking brake cable tension with an assistant depressing the parking brake, then remove the tensioner, taking care to secure the spring. For foot-operated type front cables, disconnect the electrical connector from the parking brake warning switch, remove the side trim panel, and detach the cable end from the foot control assembly. Remove the control cable conduit retainer and disconnect the front cable from the intermediate cable at the connector, then pull the cable and grommet up through the floor pan. For rear cables, remove the cable tensioner, disconnect the front cable from the intermediate cable, and remove the cable routing clips. Afterward, remove the rear wheel and brake drum (if equipped), disconnect the cable end from the parking brake lever, and on drum brake systems, depress the tangs on the cable housing retainer and remove the cable and housing. For hand-operated type front cables, disconnect the front cable from the rear cable at the cable connector, remove the cable routing clip, and inside the vehicle, remove the rear seat and console to disconnect the cable from the hand control assembly and pull it out from under the carpet. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure for all cable types, with adjustments required for the parking brake as needed.

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Part Number: 6W6Z-2A635-BA
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- Other Name: Cable Assy - Parking Brake; Rear Cable
- Position: Driver Side
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Cable Assy - Parking Brake; Rear Cable
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Assembly - Parking
Part Number: 1W4Z-2A635-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Parking Brake; Rear Cable
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO 5R55N, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Assembly - Parking
Part Number: 1W4Z-2A635-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Parking Brake; Rear Cable
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO 5R55N, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Assembly - Parking
Part Number: F3SZ-2A635-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: CABLE ASY - PARKING
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 5MT
- 1989 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Assembly - Parking
Part Number: F6SZ-2A635-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Parking Brake; Rear Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Rear Drum
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W
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Part Number: XW4Z-2A635-BD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rear Cable
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Assembly - Parking
Part Number: XW4Z-2A635-BF
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Parking Brake; Rear Cable
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

Ford Thunderbird Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How do you replace parking brake cables on Ford Thunderbird?
A: To replace the parking brake cables, start by raising and securely supporting the vehicle on jack stands and fully releasing the parking brake. Relieve the parking brake cable tension with an assistant depressing the parking brake, then remove the tensioner, taking care to secure the spring. For foot-operated type front cables, disconnect the electrical connector from the parking brake warning switch, remove the side trim panel, and detach the cable end from the foot control assembly. Remove the control cable conduit retainer and disconnect the front cable from the intermediate cable at the connector, then pull the cable and grommet up through the floor pan. For rear cables, remove the cable tensioner, disconnect the front cable from the intermediate cable, and remove the cable routing clips. Afterward, remove the rear wheel and brake drum (if equipped), disconnect the cable end from the parking brake lever, and on drum brake systems, depress the tangs on the cable housing retainer and remove the cable and housing. For hand-operated type front cables, disconnect the front cable from the rear cable at the cable connector, remove the cable routing clip, and inside the vehicle, remove the rear seat and console to disconnect the cable from the hand control assembly and pull it out from under the carpet. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure for all cable types, with adjustments required for the parking brake as needed.

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