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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Who in the northcentral Pa area get an A4 parking brake to work?
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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just adjust them tightly
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they never really work well
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Just my two cents about my 2000 vert. I've found that the parking brake holds OK, but sometimes when you pull it on, the ratchet slips and lets go. On one occasion the parking brake let go while it was parked in front of my house and rolled across the street. Now in addition to the hand brake, I always leave the car in reverse when I park it.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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I have a doc which covers how to adjust the E Brake. Not sure who posted it and I don't have a link unfortunately. PM me with your e mail and I can sen a copy if you want it.
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My 98 didnt work worth a crap back when it was new. I adjusted the shoes but still nothing. Then I pulled the passenger seat and the brake handle off the tunnel. GM uses grease thats so thick it cant self adjust. Use some brake cleaner to get that stuff off. good luck
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E-T posted a Tech-Tip years ago on how to adjust your parking brake...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=158&TopicID=1

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ake+adjustment

And here's a link with a pic from Patches....

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ake+adjustment

It's an easy DIY adjustment....
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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After adjusting the little star wheels on my rear shoes, the parking brake holds like Gorilla Glue. So yes, it can work well if properly adjusted.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
I have a doc which covers how to adjust the E Brake. Not sure who posted it and I don't have a link unfortunately. PM me with your e mail and I can sen a copy if you want it.
Thanks, pm sent.
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Originally Posted by Tom Huntoon
My 98 didnt work worth a crap back when it was new. I adjusted the shoes but still nothing. Then I pulled the passenger seat and the brake handle off the tunnel. GM uses grease thats so thick it cant self adjust. Use some brake cleaner to get that stuff off. good luck
Thanks for the tip.

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E-T posted a Tech-Tip years ago on how to adjust your parking brake...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=158&TopicID=1

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ake+adjustment

And here's a link with a pic from Patches....

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ake+adjustment

It's an easy DIY adjustment....
Thanks for the help.

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After adjusting the little star wheels on my rear shoes, the parking brake holds like Gorilla Glue. So yes, it can work well if properly adjusted.
I know that it can be a pain taking off the rotors, especially if the inside clips come off.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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I'm not sure what is in the links above, but have a look at the info I have posted on my site.

http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm

Hope it helps!!

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I'm not sure what is in the links above, but have a look at the info I have posted on my site.

http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm

Hope it helps!!

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That is some great information Ron, thanks...........Bruce
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knock the little star adjuster to expand the shoes.



i did this adjustment a year ago and the parking brake works great!
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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knock the little star adjuster to expand the shoes.



i did this adjustment a year ago and the parking brake works great!
Appreciate the info, thanks.
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Originally Posted by SebringSixSpeed
After adjusting the little star wheels on my rear shoes, the parking brake holds like Gorilla Glue. So yes, it can work well if properly adjusted.
Yes it can!! I adjusted mine and it works great. When it is on your not going anywhere
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