Raybestos BC94696 Parking Brake Cable - Rear

Rear Parking Brake Cable for Thunderbird, Cougar, and Mark VIII

Raybestos Element3 BC94696 is a rear parking brake cable built for specific Ford and Lincoln applications from the late 1980s through the 1990s. It uses barrel-style fittings at both ends and the listed cable and housing dimensions to support a direct-fit replacement for the original parking brake linkage.

Key Features

• Rear parking brake cable for select Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mark VIII models
• Barrel fitting type at End 1 and End 2
• Cable diameter: 0.125 in.
• Overall cable length: 24.750 in. (62.865 cm)
• Overall housing length: 19.750 in. (50.165 cm)
• Raybestos Element3 line replacement part, BC94696

Product Details

Raybestos BC94696 is part of the Element3 line, which focuses on brake service components for common repair applications. This rear parking brake cable is specified with barrel fittings on both ends, a 0.125-inch cable diameter, and measured overall lengths that help match the original routing and connection points on the vehicle. It cross-references Dorman - First Stop C94696 for the same application. Compatible With 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, rear; 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird, rear; and 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar, rear. The Raybestos BC94696 part number is also useful when searching for a rear parking brake cable for Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, or Lincoln Mark VIII service work.

What This Part Helps Address

• Broken or frayed parking brake cable
• Parking brake that will not hold the vehicle
• Excessive slack in the rear parking brake linkage
• Corrosion or binding in the cable housing
• Uneven parking brake engagement at the rear wheels

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rear position, cable length, housing length, and barrel-end fittings before installation. Compare the original cable routing and attachment points on the Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, or Lincoln Mark VIII to confirm the replacement matches the vehicle configuration. Inspect related parking brake components for wear, corrosion, or damage before returning the system to service.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos Element3 brake components are built for service replacement applications and are identified by OE-style fitment data for the listed vehicles. Confirm BC94696 against the vehicle’s year, make, model, and rear-position requirements before ordering.