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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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I have a 96 CE. I pull up to engage the emergency brake and the ratcheting mecanism doesnt seem to be working. I read on a previous post to shoot some penetrating liquid to free up the mechanism. If so where do you do this.

If this doensnt work, I quess I must replace the lever itself, how difficult is this.

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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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Mine sometimes doens't like to set after it sits a while. I sometimes have to pull up on it multiple times (like 5+ times). Does your car tend to sit? Have you tried multiple pulls?
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 01:03 AM
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Try pulling the handle all the way up then push the release button and sort of shift the handle about a bit then push it down while holding button. Sometimes this will free mine up. Sometimes it takes a few attempts. Hope this helps.
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