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Search Auto Parts Search Cable hanging under car help :( Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting aatwo New User Feb 12, 2011, 7:28 AM Post #1 of 6 (7869 views) Cable hanging under car help :( Sign In Hey guys. I have a ford KA and today I noticed that a smallish cable/pipe (about an inch in diameter) is hanging from underneath my car. it is connected to the back left wheel and the fixture that it is bolted to seems to have rusted away and detached its self from my car, allowing the cable to hang. There is a similar cable on the back right wheel too but that one seems to be ok. Anyone know what this cable/pipe is? I have a big drive tomorrow but all the garages are shut and I am now nervous to drive the car incase it falls off and leaves me without brakes or something serious!!!! re-tired Veteran / Moderator Feb 12, 2011, 12:07 PM Post #2 of 6 (7861 views) Re: Cable hanging under car help :( Sign In The only cable that i am aware of on a chassis is the parking/emergency brake . You should be able to drive it untill you can arrange repairs .EXCEPT .If you are driving a manual tranny and have to park on a incline I would not drive it. LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Feb 13, 2011, 8:08 AM Post #3 of 6 (7857 views) Re: Cable hanging under car help :( Sign In "Inch in diameter!" That's bigger than any parking brake cable I know of. Don't know these cars for bean but more likely a stabilizer bar but find out and check. Generally those have pins and bushings if done that way and not huge money to repair. Really need to know for sure and take care of it at once, T re-tired Veteran / Moderator Feb 13, 2011, 8:19 AM Post #4 of 6 (7852 views) Re: Cable hanging under car help :( Sign In Good point Tom . But I was thinking along the lines of a cable passing thru a guide tube, IE ,a 45' bend near wheel. LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Feb 13, 2011, 9:40 AM Post #5 of 6 (7849 views) Re: Cable hanging under car help :( Sign In I just don't know RT? One look and we could know what the heck this is. Those stabilizer pins are a real problem here with rusting out and dangling remains whacking around. Better replacements are available and I grease the heck out of them so never a problem again. One clue would be if parking brake works properly on this car and lever or pedal returns with authority when released. I don't know if I can Google up a pic of the set up for this car? T Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Feb 13, 2011, 9:50 AM Post #6 of 6 (7847 views) Re: Cable hanging under car help :( Sign In That's what I could find out there and yes that could fall down but not the typical pins used like I'm more familiar with. If that substantial a part could rust out my guess this car should be checked out hard for things that rust like fuel and brake lines for starters. Need to know what year this is might help and if a sport model?? T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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