[sdgdf]

I went to fill up with gas, and the parking brake release cable snapped when I went to release it. Trucks a 5-speed so I use the brake while parked. 310k miles so I guess the cable had a lot of wear on it.

It’s stuck on, should I look at getting a tow truck? Is there a way to release the ebrake manually down by the pedal?

 

[aitch]

It sounds like the cable is seized Where did the cable snap? You might see if this approach will help.

emergency brake problem

I have a 94 s10, 4cyl, 2.3l eng My problem is my emergency brake. it took a lot to get my brake released (brake pad up), but the emergency brake itself is still on with the pedal being released. I would like some advice on how to get the emergency brake itself to release. pushing the...

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[sdgdf]

It sounds like the cable is seized Where did the cable snap? You might see if this approach will help.

emergency brake problem

I have a 94 s10, 4cyl, 2.3l eng My problem is my emergency brake. it took a lot to get my brake released (brake pad up), but the emergency brake itself is still on with the pedal being released. I would like some advice on how to get the emergency brake itself to release. pushing the...

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Was working until today, used it as usual and it snapped right here:

Also ended up snapping the handle off yanking on apparently after the cable broke there:

I can’t see a release in here:

Found this under the driver side of the truck, I loosen this nut and I’m good?:

Also I forgot to specify, it’s a 97 S10 SS.

 

[oldeerslayer]

For a quick way to release the brake you can simply cut the connector under the drivers door. They're only a couple bucks to replace when you get the pedal assembly working again.

 

[sdgdf]

It’s ok I just stuck my hand up and into the mechanism and felt for a tab, pulled it and it released the brake. Couldn’t see what I was aiming for but it worked out without my fingers getting pinched or anything.

 

[aitch]

It’s ok I just stuck my hand up and into the mechanism and felt for a tab, pulled it and it released the brake. Couldn’t see what I was aiming for but it worked out without my fingers getting pinched or anything.

Glad you got it taken care of, and even without a whole bunch of hassle - bonus! Thanks for the update.

 

[manbearpig]

Hmm, never seen that happen before. First for everything I suppose.

I doubt your truck is an SS, unless the 5 speed was swapped in. Doesn't look like a color the SS was offered in either.

 

[oldeerslayer]

If you go to a junkyard you can remove just the cable to replace your broken one.
Quick way to find out if it is a true factory SS is the SPID sticker in the glove box. If it doesn't have B4U it's not an SS. As MBP says if it's not red, black, or white it's not an SS. Then there is the question of the trans. If it was a true GM produced SS and the trans was changed to a 5 speed, is it still an SS? Matter of opinion I guess.
This thread is not the absolute answer on what is or isn't an SS, but it hits most of the high points.

The History of the SS

This should be helpful for those who want to know about the SS. Twiggs can you sticky this :D The History of the S10 SS The 2nd generation S10 was introduced in 1994. Along with that came the all new Chevy SS S10(RPO – B4U). About 2756 (est.) SS's were made a year. They were each equipped...

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[mike paner]

you can simply cut the connector under the drivers door. They're only a couple bucks to replace when you get the pedal assembly working again.

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