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Old Oct 20, 2025 | 07:37 PM
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Doreman or Raybestos for parking brake cables?
Or same plant in china different brand?

Which brand are you happy with if any?
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Old Oct 20, 2025 | 10:28 PM
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In the case of parking brake cable? Least expensive one.
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The Dorman might be as good as Raybestos?

I buy a lot of Raybestos stuff over the years. But they are now part of the bankruptcy that is happening with the First Brands. I might not be buying them much in the future unless the company is salvaged.
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Dorman has been making stuff for Ford since the beginning
Maybe not day one, but close
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Old Oct 22, 2025 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jabberwoki
Doreman or Raybestos for parking brake cables?
Or same plant in china different brand?

Which brand are you happy with if any?
Neither, gut that worthless system. It can render you stranded in the dead of winter.
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Old Oct 22, 2025 | 07:25 PM
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Either one. Then coat it with fluid film or similar product to keep them from rusting.
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