Raybestos BC96986 Parking Brake Cable - Intermediate

Raybestos BC96986 Parking Brake Cable

The Raybestos Element3 BC96986 parking brake cable is built for direct-fit service on select Ford Super Duty applications. It features a 3.300 cable diameter, barrel-style fittings at both ends, and an overall cable length of 98.660 inches with a housing length of 97.630 inches.

Compatible with 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty, intermediate, and 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, intermediate, this cable supports the parking brake linkage on long-wheelbase truck applications. The Element3 line focuses on application-specific brake components for repair work that needs accurate fit and consistent cable routing.

Key Features

• Raybestos Element3 parking brake cable for brake hardware service
• Part number BC96986 for catalog and fitment lookup
• Barrel fittings on both ends for OE-style connection points
• 3.300 cable diameter for the specified application
• Overall cable length: 98.660 inches; housing length: 97.630 inches
• Fits intermediate-position applications on select Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks

Detailed Description

Raybestos BC96986 is a parking brake cable engineered for the intermediate position on select Ford Super Duty trucks. The listed dimensions, including the 98.660-inch overall cable length and 97.630-inch housing length, help match the original routing and connection points used on the specified Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty applications. This part cross-references 5C3Z2A793KA and 51260 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Parking brake cable stretch or loss of tension
• Broken, frayed, or seized cable movement
• Improper parking brake engagement on the intermediate cable run
• Restoration of parking brake function after corrosion or wear
• Fitment issues caused by incorrect cable length or end style

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and intermediate position before installation. Compare the existing cable length, housing length, and barrel-end configuration to the replacement part to confirm routing and attachment points. Inspect related parking brake hardware, guides, and contact points for wear before completing the repair.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos Element3 parts are organized around application-specific brake service needs, with fitment and dimensional data provided to support accurate replacement selection for Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty parking brake repairs.