E-Brake wont lock
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5th Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Roanoke Virginia
E-Brake wont lock
Hopefully some one has had this happen. 03 z06 with 10,000 mi, moved out of shop the other day and went to apply the e-brake. It would not lock into place? The lock button still has tension on it when you press it but will not lock in place It has always acted a little unusual when releasing it. Before when I pressed the button to release it would lower 3/4 of the way down and stop, I had to release the button and press again to get it to lower fully. Any help appreciated!
Race Director
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Still under warranty??? take it to the dealer.
The ratcheting mechanism between the seat and the console can often get gummed up . Often the fix is to dissassemble, clean and re lubricate.
But once it is apart you will know whether that is the case or the mechanism needs replacement.
If you are going to try and fix it yourself , I can send you a word document on how to clean and adjust it, complete with photos that I saved from a previous Forum post.
Rich
The ratcheting mechanism between the seat and the console can often get gummed up . Often the fix is to dissassemble, clean and re lubricate.
But once it is apart you will know whether that is the case or the mechanism needs replacement.
If you are going to try and fix it yourself , I can send you a word document on how to clean and adjust it, complete with photos that I saved from a previous Forum post.
Rich
Racer
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From: Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by dww76687
that would be great if you have it. I looked at the stuff on adjusting the E-brake at the back wheels and that seems straight forward. Thanks again
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Foresters Falls(near Ottawa) Ont
Originally Posted by Ag-z06
It is NOT straight forward. I have my entire e-brake taken apart. There is no "adjusting screw" in there. There is a notched "wheel" which doesn't actually turn, though. Matter of fact, I can't get the thing back together. Maybe there is a special tool?
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From: Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by RonJ
The notched "wheel" you are referring too is the adjusting screw. You should be able to rotate the notched wheel to adjust the clearance between the drum and parking brake shoe.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Mine looks just like Rons.
I sprayed it with some power blaster and let it soak for a couple days.
Then I used a slotted screw driver and a hammer and gently tapped it watching which way the shoes moved as the star wheel turned...
Be very careful to make a few notch adjustments at a time... If you spread the shoes even 2 clicks too far the rotor will go on . not turn freely and then be a PITA to get off.... for further adjustment.
I sprayed it with some power blaster and let it soak for a couple days.
Then I used a slotted screw driver and a hammer and gently tapped it watching which way the shoes moved as the star wheel turned...
Be very careful to make a few notch adjustments at a time... If you spread the shoes even 2 clicks too far the rotor will go on . not turn freely and then be a PITA to get off.... for further adjustment.
