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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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Hello, I am new to the Vette and figured this would be a good place to start. I have had a 95 for a couple of weeks and just last night I went to move it into the garage and when I tried to set the brake it wouldn't catch or ratchet, the brake would hold as long as I pulled on it but wouldn't catch. I looked into the mechanism but didn't have a lot of time to investigate. Any suggestions?

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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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Can't help you with the E brake problem but.....
I know from the past it's a good idea to fill out your profile completely and then people will take you seriously and help you with your troubles. Good Luck!
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Done.....thanks, any ideas?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Because of wear they sit, they tend to get rusted. Take the cover off and spray it down with lithium grease and at the base of handle you will see a little tooth, that is supposed to bite into a gerar to hold the e brake. That tooth gets rusted into place. Take a screwdriver and pry it out, then hit it with grease. Then keep working it up and down till it works by its self.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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I think Randy93 has it; caked dirt, rust and old grease are the problem.

At least with the cover off the mechanism you will be able to see what's up and come with a fix.
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