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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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My e-brake works, but the lever doesn't lock in place by it's self.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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pull the cover and check the racheting system I believe they are spring loaded, maybe the spring broke.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by glassman74
My e-brake works, but the lever doesn't lock in place by it's self.
Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance. glassman74

I'm not sure what it's called but there is a spring loaded catch that falls into the notches as you pull it up...making that fast clicking noise. Does it still make that noise? If not then the spring might be broken. If it does, then the tip of that catch might have broken and the nub is too big to fall into the notches.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Durango_Boy
I'm not sure what it's called but there is a spring loaded catch that falls into the notches as you pull it up...making that fast clicking noise. Does it still make that noise? If not then the spring might be broken. If it does, then the tip of that catch might have broken and the nub is too big to fall into the notches.


Sounds like your nubby tooth stopper thing is broken or the springs gone bad.
Does the button return when you push it? If so then its the tooth.

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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Craig,
Left you a voice mail about the p/brake handle assembly.
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