Parking brake assy...?
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Pro
Joined: May 2006
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From: Kernersville North Carolina
Parking brake assy...?
Well, I thought I was officially done with the entire brake system...until I drove the car out of the garage after installing the new SS parking brake components.
I have replaced everything from the master cylinder and hand brake lever cable. The brakes are now SS lines with new standard calipers with new rotors and pads and braided lines at the calipers. Also replaced the parking brake cross-cable and pads as well as the components with SS.
When I backed it out I heard noises like something catching. I re-checked everything, and now I'm hearing a rubbing noise, but at least no catching/ticking noise. What could this be? is this normal for a complete new install until the pads and rotor mesh-up? Or, is something wrong? I've driven about 30 miles on it so far. Also, I can't seem to get a full/hard brake with the ebrake yet, as I can't skid the tires.
Could someone please provide some suggestions? THANKS!
I have replaced everything from the master cylinder and hand brake lever cable. The brakes are now SS lines with new standard calipers with new rotors and pads and braided lines at the calipers. Also replaced the parking brake cross-cable and pads as well as the components with SS.
When I backed it out I heard noises like something catching. I re-checked everything, and now I'm hearing a rubbing noise, but at least no catching/ticking noise. What could this be? is this normal for a complete new install until the pads and rotor mesh-up? Or, is something wrong? I've driven about 30 miles on it so far. Also, I can't seem to get a full/hard brake with the ebrake yet, as I can't skid the tires.
Could someone please provide some suggestions? THANKS!
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Algonac Michigan
Sorry to have to tell you this but.....I think you will have to inspect the parking brakes again. To me it sounds like something may have let go.
Now please tell me you are not going to "drift" with that car. It is 2 tons you know.
Now please tell me you are not going to "drift" with that car. It is 2 tons you know.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Wichita KS
The hand brake is a "Parking Brake" NOT an "Emergency Brake". I think it was designed to keep you from rolling on level ground.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: MONTREAL QUEBEC
Just did my parking brakes last week. The clicking is most likely one of the pins rubbing the inside of the rotor as was the case with mine since my pin support was bent. A few good taps with the hammer on a socket over the pin (don't hit the pin) and the pin cleared the rotor. I think you should open it up and make sure everything is in place. Good luck those parking brakes require a lot of patience!
