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Skylar Sutton
Dodge Dakota
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11/11/2004
14:10:51
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I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota Quad 4x2 (Manual).
I recently jumped in the truck, started her up, pulled the parking brake handle... *snap*... it broke! Imagine my surprise!
Apperently, the parking brake is controlled by a metal rod, which is attatched to the plastic handle by a small plastic ring (molded to the handle). In my case, that ring completely snapped off the back of the handle.
The replacment handle wa sonly $21 after tax, but it's still an annoyance. Long story short, i was looking at the handles this afternoon, and its obvious that the replacment handle/ring is MUCH stronger and thicker in size than the OEM handle/ring (this is a Dodeg part purchased from a dealer)... an obvious admitance of blame.
Has anyone else had this problem? Is it worth my tiem to call Dodge and complain - or just let it go for $21. Also, i haven't taken a look at how dificult it will be to swap out - anyone have any tips/words of warning before i get in there?
Thanks!
- Skylar
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FugaziV8
Dodge Dakota
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11/11/2004
14:25:41
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I had the same problem on my 02 quad, it just broke one day, I took it to the dealership and they told me it was under warranty. They ordered it for me but they wouldn't let me put it on, they said that they had to do it for some strange reason, but it snapped on in about 5 seconds.
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Skylar Sutton
Dodge Dakota
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11/11/2004
14:32:45
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Thanks, i'm completely out of warrenty (was purchased used from a traveling salesman with 65,000 miles... dirt cheap though!).
I'll just have to wing it. Sounds like it is a reoccuring problem though...
- Skylar
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Sneezer
Dodge Dakota
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11/11/2004
16:23:42
| RE: Parking Brake Handle Snapped
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Mine broke off about 8 years ago on my 92. Never fixed it, I just reach a little further down under the dash and grab the wire. Still passes inspection so I live with it.
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dkr8611
Dodge Dakota
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11/11/2004
18:16:22
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My 2001's broke, but I REALLY pulled on it. I was sort of in a hurry......
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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11/11/2004
20:21:11
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Mine broke on my 01 Quad, it was under warranty.
Of course, they never saw that before.
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Dragon
Dodge Dakota
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11/12/2004
10:00:32
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Broke mine around a couple months ago. '02 Quad cab.
REplacement snapped right into place, and the metal rod slipped into it's hole easily.
Still wish there was an aluminum replacement. DOn't trust the plastic anymore.
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Marisa
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2011
21:18:59
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Do you happen to have the part # for the handle?
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Bob Lincoln
Dodge Dakota
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4/25/2011
09:42:37
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Mine broke on my 92, I epoxied it with JB Weld, is holding up fine after several years.
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Rebuilt Dodge
Dodge Dakota
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4/27/2011
19:40:47
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have you ever heard the phrase "its a jeep thing" ? it must be a dodge thing now too.
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Aldo
Dodge Dakota
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1/25/2015
17:00:54
| RE: Parking Brake Handle Snapped
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Dodege Dakota 2002 Quad 4x2 SLT Parking brake handle broke
- the ring that attaches to the cable broke. Anyone knows the
part number for the handle and how to remove it?
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