Parking Brake Handle Replacement
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Heel & Toe
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Parking Brake Handle Replacement
I need to replace the Parking Brake Handle Assembly. My handle will not
release the brake when the normal release procedure is follower. Is this a difficult process? Is there a procedure either printed or video describing this job? Mechanic required or light mechanical experience? Thanks.
release the brake when the normal release procedure is follower. Is this a difficult process? Is there a procedure either printed or video describing this job? Mechanic required or light mechanical experience? Thanks.
Drifting
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From: Souderton Pa.
Have you tried lubricating the mechanism? When I bought my car I couldn't get the parking brake to release, I lubed it up and it worked again. Every once in a while I'll have some trouble with the button, I just pull up a little more on the lever & push the button, it usually releases.
What are the problems that you are having?
What are the problems that you are having?
Burning Brakes
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Have you tried lubricating the mechanism? When I bought my car I couldn't get the parking brake to release, I lubed it up and it worked again. Every once in a while I'll have some trouble with the button, I just pull up a little more on the lever & push the button, it usually releases.
What are the problems that you are having?
What are the problems that you are having?
Had the same issue with mine. I laid a rag under it (to not grease the carpet) and sprayed with Liquid-Wrench while going back and forth with the handle to work it in. After a few minutes and alot of Break-On/Break-Off it works perfect. That old lube in there gets dry and gritty from years of dirt and the teeth in there are pretty fine, gotta loosen it up
Last edited by caddyboy84; May 3, 2012 at 10:29 AM.
Instructor
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From: Shrub Oak NY
I near panicked a couple of times with mine which is lubed well but kind of loose side to side. I learned to pull the handle to the right (towards me) then pull up while still pulling right, pushing the button in, I think, when I feel a little resistance starting as I pull it up.
If I pull it straight up I don't think it will release at all, like it's not able to pull the cable/linkage enough to clear the detent.
As far as replacing it, I have a new/used one myself which I have not put in yet. It doesn't look like it would be a big deal though.
If I pull it straight up I don't think it will release at all, like it's not able to pull the cable/linkage enough to clear the detent.
As far as replacing it, I have a new/used one myself which I have not put in yet. It doesn't look like it would be a big deal though.
Last edited by ProjectC4; May 3, 2012 at 12:33 PM.
Burning Brakes
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I near panicked a couple of times with mine which is lubed well but kind of loose side to side. I learned to pull the handle to the right (towards me) then pull up while still pulling right, pushing the button in, I think, when I feel a little resistance starting as I pull it up.
If I pull it straight up I don't think it will release at all, like it's not able to pull the cable/linkage enough to clear the detent.
As far as replacing it, I have a new/used one myself which I have not put in yet. It doesn't look like it would be a big deal though.
If I pull it straight up I don't think it will release at all, like it's not able to pull the cable/linkage enough to clear the detent.
As far as replacing it, I have a new/used one myself which I have not put in yet. It doesn't look like it would be a big deal though.
Ya gotta be willing to try anything before spending
Instructor
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From: Shrub Oak NY
I would have looked at that but the leather on my old one is totally gone and the car is a manual which means it was used a lot. I found a really nice one on E-bay for $30, must have come off an automatic car.
Burning Brakes
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