Raybestos BC96431 Parking Brake Cable - Rear

Raybestos Element3 Rear Parking Brake Cable

The Raybestos Element3 BC96431 parking brake cable is built for rear brake service on select Mercedes-Benz applications. It uses a clevis fitting on one end and a loop fitting on the other, with overall cable and housing dimensions listed to support accurate replacement selection.

Compatible with rear parking brake service on Mercedes-Benz 190E, 300E, 300CE, 300TE, 300D, 300TD, 260E, 400E, 500E, E300, E320, E420, and E500 applications, this cable is identified by part number BC96431.

Key Features

• Raybestos Element3 parking brake cable for rear brake applications
• Clevis cable fitting on end 1 and loop fitting on end 2
• Overall cable length: 106.985 and 42.120
• Housing length: 32.880 and 83.515
• Direct-reference part number BC96431 for catalog matching
• Cross-references Dorman - First Stop C660154 for the same application

Element3 Product Line

Raybestos Element3 is the brand line used for brake components that are cataloged for specific vehicle applications and dimensional requirements. For this parking brake cable, the Element3 designation helps identify the correct rear cable configuration for the listed Mercedes-Benz models.

Detailed Description

BC96431 is a rear parking brake cable for select Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including 1985-1993 190E, 1986-1993 300E, 1988-1993 300CE, 1988-1993 300TE, 1987-1989 260E, 1990-1993 300D, 1987 300D, 1987-1989 300TD, 1992-1993 400E, 1992-1993 500E, 1994-1995 E320, 1994-1995 E420, 1994 E500, and 1995 E300, all in the rear position. The listed cable and housing lengths, along with the clevis and loop end fittings, provide the key details needed when replacing a worn or damaged parking brake cable on these vehicles.

What It Helps Fix

• Parking brake that will not hold the vehicle securely
• Sticking or binding rear parking brake cable movement
• Broken, stretched, or corroded parking brake cable
• Uneven parking brake engagement at the rear wheels
• Incorrect cable fitment after prior brake service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rear application, end fittings, and listed dimensions before installation. Compare the existing cable routing, attachment points, and housing length to the replacement part number BC96431 to confirm the correct match for your Mercedes-Benz 190E, 300E, or E-Class rear parking brake setup. Inspect related brake hardware and cable guides during service so the new cable can move freely after installation.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos catalogs this Element3 cable for specific vehicle fitment and dimensional requirements, helping support accurate brake service selection for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications.