Parking brake "wire" issue on DA42/62

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Parking brake "wire" issue on DA42/62

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Has anyone had an issue with the parking brake wire deforming/bending when releasing the parking brake in a DA42NG/VI or DA62? Thanks.
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Re: Parking brake "wire" issue on DA42/62

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With the parking brake cable hidden under the center console, how can you tell that it's deforming or bending?
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Re: Parking brake "wire" issue on DA42/62

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You can see wire through slots in console with a flashlight - we had one "bend" in September. When raising parking brake handle to release position, I could also feel some "grittiness" (is there suck a word) as the wire went into the sheath. Had wire and cable replaced.
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