Help your parking brake apply and release the way it should with this Dorman parking brake cable, part number C660174, a front cable that carries the pull from the parking brake control to the rest of the parking brake system. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1998-2001 Ford Explorer, 1998-2011 Ford Ranger and 2001-2009 Mazda B2300, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
Dorman engineers and tests this cable against the original brake cable's fit, function and performance on specific vehicles. It has a corrosion-resistant design and durable materials for added strength and longevity.
- Trustworthy replacement: built and tested to the original cable's fit, function and performance on specific vehicles.
- Quality design: the inner cables are sheathed and lubricated for improved durability.
- Long-lasting construction: the flexible casings are completely covered with conduit to help protect the interior cables from wear and tear.
- Tough fittings: zinc-plated fittings help resist corrosion.
Over time a parking brake cable can stretch, fray, corrode or bind inside its casing. If a worn or seized front cable is the cause of a parking brake that won't hold or won't release, this Dorman brake cable replaces that failed part. Diagnose the whole parking brake system before you replace any part, and follow the vehicle service information for routing and adjustment.
Interchange: 8044 · BC351790 · 3L5Z2853AA · 4L5Z2853AA · F87Z2853AA · 1F6044150 · 1F7044150 · ZZP044150 · BC95408 · BC95792 · BC141127 · BC141728 · BC142017 · F141127 · F141728 · F142017
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
8044, BC351790, 3L5Z2853AA, 4L5Z2853AA, F87Z2853AA, 1F6044150, 1F7044150, ZZP044150, BC95408, BC95792, BC141127, BC141728, BC142017, F141127, F141728, F142017
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this 1998-2011 Ford Ranger parking brake cable fit my truck?
It is listed as a front parking brake cable for the 1998-2011 Ford Ranger. Check your truck in the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm the match for your engine.
Does it also fit the 1998-2001 Ford Explorer and 2001-2009 Mazda B2300?
The listed applications include the 1998-2001 Ford Explorer and the 2001-2009 Mazda B2300. The "Vehicles it fits" section shows the full fitment.
What does a front parking brake cable do?
It carries the pull from the parking brake lever or pedal to the rest of the parking brake system, so the brakes apply when you set the parking brake.
How is this cable protected against wear and corrosion?
The inner cables are sheathed and lubricated, the flexible casings are completely covered with conduit, and the fittings are zinc-plated to help resist corrosion.
What are signs a parking brake cable may need replacing?
Warning signs include a parking brake that won't hold, a lever or pedal that travels farther than normal, a brake that sticks on, and a frayed or corroded cable. Diagnose the cause first.
