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Old 01-20-2014, 12:29 AM
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I am currently working on my parking brakes and I noticed that the rubber boot that goes over the lever the actuates the parking brake at the rear backing plate is just falling apart. Does anyone have a source for this boot? I searched the places I would usually buy parts online but didn't come up with anything.
Old 01-20-2014, 08:10 AM
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I'm sure a Chevy parts department can help you. Once the cable is removed it should slide out. I wouldn't hesitate to drive the car in the mean time with out the boot.
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Check with Forum Vendor Gene Culley. If anyone can find them, he can.
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I tried my Chevy dealer today and struck out. They would only sell me a $250 kit that includes the actuators, the shoes, and all the hardware. Here is the part I am looking for:


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Try Marc at Vette Nuts they have a lot of take off parts
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Originally Posted by TastyBacon
I tried my Chevy dealer today and struck out. They would only sell me a $250 kit that includes the actuators, the shoes, and all the hardware. Here is the part I am looking for:

Here you go.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/C5-C6-XLR-98-02-Camaro-Firebird-Parking-Brake-Lever-Backing-Plate-Boot-Kits-NEW-/111245923348?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_A ccessories&hash=item19e6c61414&vxp=mtr
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Nice find! $20 is still just a bit steep for a couple pieces of rubber, but I guess the guy knows what he's got, and it sure beats $250. Thanks for the link.

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