for the MTX's they wear differently than for ATXs I think. With my old Toyota tercel I broke the handbrake (the cable disconnected from the lever) and all I did wsa pull it up for fun while driving. Check the integrity of the cable and the hand brake lever. If it's brittle might wanna consider replacing with a junkyard version. Also try to check the tension between them and see if it's loose.


1998 Mercury Mystique LS - Looking for SVT EXHAUST, SVT Rear bumper (silver frost) and ANY rocker mouldings (side skirts)