Raybestos BC97261 Parking Brake Cable - Center or Intermediate

Raybestos Element3 Parking Brake Cable BC97261

Raybestos Element3 BC97261 is a parking brake cable built for specific Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury intermediate and center applications. With barrel fittings on both ends and measured cable and housing lengths, it is specified for direct replacement use where the original parking brake cable has stretched, seized, or failed.

Key Features

• Brand: Raybestos Element3
• Part number: BC97261
• Parking brake cable with barrel fittings at both ends
• Overall cable length: 24.370 in. / 61.900 cm
• Overall housing length: 23.300 in. / 59.180 cm
• Fits intermediate and center positions listed below

Element3 Product Line

The Raybestos Element3 line is positioned for replacement brake components that match the application-specific dimensions and connection style needed for proper parking brake operation. For BC97261, the focus is on correct cable length, housing length, and barrel-end fitment for the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.

Detailed Description

Use Raybestos BC97261 when replacing a parking brake cable on 2004-2005 Ford Explorer intermediate applications, 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator intermediate applications, 2003-2005 Lincoln Navigator intermediate applications, 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer intermediate applications, or 2002-2003 Ford Explorer center applications. This cable is built around the specified barrel fittings and measured lengths to match the original routing and connection points for the parking brake system. This part number, BC97261, is also cross-referenced with Dorman - First Stop C660890 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Parking brake cable that will not release smoothly
• Excessive slack from a stretched cable
• Broken or corroded cable ends
• Parking brake engagement problems caused by cable wear
• Uneven parking brake operation from a damaged intermediate or center cable

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle position before ordering, since this cable is listed for intermediate and center applications only. Confirm the barrel-end style and compare the overall cable and housing lengths to the original part before installation. For best results, inspect related parking brake components for corrosion, binding, or wear that could affect cable performance.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos Element3 brake components are built for application-specific replacement needs, with dimensions and end fittings matched to the listed vehicles. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before installation.