Raybestos BC97273 Parking Brake Cable - Center

Raybestos Element3 BC97273 Parking Brake Cable

Raybestos Element3 BC97273 is a center parking brake cable built for direct-fit service on select Ford Super Duty trucks. It uses barrel-style fittings at both ends and the listed cable and housing dimensions to match the original parking brake routing and engagement points.

The Element3 line focuses on application-specific brake service parts for dependable fit and consistent pedal-to-cable operation. For buyers searching for a 2008-2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty parking brake cable or a 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty center cable, BC97273 is the cataloged replacement.

Key Features

• Brand: Raybestos Element3
• Part number: BC97273
• Parking brake cable for center position applications
• Barrel fitting type at End 1 and End 2
• Overall cable length: 162.790 in. / 64.090 in.
• Overall housing length: 160.200 in. / 63.070 in.
• Direct fit for select Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty models

Detailed Description

BC97273 is a Raybestos parking brake cable engineered for the center location on 2008-2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks. The barrel fittings on both ends and the specified cable and housing lengths are important for maintaining correct parking brake linkage geometry, cable travel, and secure attachment at the factory mounting points. If you are replacing a stretched, corroded, or binding center parking brake cable, this Raybestos Element3 part number BC97273 provides the cataloged replacement path for those Super Duty applications.

This part cross-references Dorman - First Stop C661235 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Parking brake lever or pedal that does not hold the vehicle securely
• Excessive cable slack from stretch or wear
• Corrosion-related cable binding or restricted movement
• Broken or damaged barrel-end cable fittings
• Uneven parking brake engagement caused by a failing center cable

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and center position before ordering BC97273. Compare the existing cable length, housing length, and end fitting style to the replacement part before installation. Inspect the parking brake hardware, equalizer, and attachment points for wear or corrosion so the new cable can operate smoothly after service. For 2008-2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty parking brake repairs, confirm that the routing matches the original center cable path.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos Element3 brake components are cataloged for application-specific fitment and OE-style service replacement. BC97273 is listed with confirmed vehicle coverage for 2008-2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty, center, and 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty, center.