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Raybestos BC97306 Parking Brake Cable - Front

Brand Raybestos BC97306
Position Front
Cable Fitting Size, End 2 6.000
Cable Fitting Type, End 1 Barrel
Cable Length, Overall 43.270
Cable Length, Overall 109.905
Housing Length, Overall 30.120
Housing Length, Overall 76.505
Product line Element3
Fits Ford · 5 vehicles

Parking brake cable. A direct replacement cable for restoring parking brake function.

Element3 line. Raybestos engineering focused on dependable fit and performance.

Cross-references Dorman - First Stop C661312 and 5L8Z2853BA for the same application. See all 2.

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Raybestos Element3 Parking Brake Cable BC97306

Raybestos Element3 BC97306 is a front parking brake cable built for specific Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner applications. It is identified by an overall cable length of 109.905 and 43.270, with housing lengths of 30.120 and 76.505, plus a barrel fitting on end 1 and a 6.000 cable fitting size on end 2.

Key Features

  • Parking brake cable for front-position applications
  • Raybestos Element3 line for application-specific brake service
  • Overall cable length: 109.905 and 43.270
  • Housing length: 30.120 and 76.505
  • End 1 fitting type: Barrel
  • End 2 cable fitting size: 6.000
  • Cross-references Dorman - First Stop C661312 for the same application

Product Details

The Raybestos Element3 BC97306 parking brake cable is built for direct-fit service on select front applications. It fits 2005 Ford Escape, front; 2006 Ford Escape, front; 2007 Ford Escape, front; 2006 Mercury Mariner, front; and 2007 Mercury Mariner, front. This part number is also referenced as 5L8Z2853BA, making BC97306 a useful match when searching for a front parking brake cable for Ford Escape or Mercury Mariner models in the listed years.

Raybestos Element3 is the product line used here to identify the specific brake service part family. For buyers comparing front parking brake cable options, BC97306 provides the listed cable and housing dimensions needed to match the original routing and connection style on the confirmed vehicle applications.

What It Helps Address

  • Parking brake cable stretch or loss of tension
  • Broken or seized cable movement at the front parking brake circuit
  • Uneven parking brake engagement on the listed Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models
  • Replacement needs after corrosion or cable wear
  • Fitment matching for a front parking brake cable search using BC97306

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front-position application before ordering. Match the cable fitting style and the listed overall cable and housing lengths to the removed part to confirm routing and connection points. For best results, inspect related parking brake components for wear, binding, or corrosion before installing the new cable.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos Element3 parts are cataloged for specific vehicle applications and dimensional fitment. BC97306 is listed with confirmed interchange reference 5L8Z2853BA and Dorman - First Stop C661312 for the same application.

This part fits 5 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelDrive TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2007FordEscape———FrontElement3
2007MercuryMarinerFWD2.3LL4FrontRaybestos Element 3
2006FordEscape———FrontTo 10/03/05; Element3
2006MercuryMariner———FrontFrom 12/13/2004; Raybestos Element 3
2005FordEscape———FrontElement3
Directly replaces or cross-references 2 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Dorman - First Stop — C6613125L8Z2853BA