Originally Posted by ChristiMarie
So yesterday I bought a 1990 Mustand 2.3lt, aaaand the emergency brake doesn't work. I don't feel comfortable JUST putting it into gear when I park so I really need to figure out how to fix it. The people I bought it from said it's most likely just the cable (I think) but I am 100% clueless when it comes to that, but I am willing to learn. So... does anyone know of any ways to fix an e brake cable?
Sorry if this is a retarded question. 
first jack the car up and take a look at it..........and be sure the cable is broken............easy fix