e-brake not working
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From: kevil kentucky
e-brake not working
the e-brake has always been weird in my 98 6 speed. but now it doesnt work at all.. i looked and couldnt find any posts about this problem. does anyone have any advice?
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The E-Brake can be adjusted. next time you replace your brake pads in the rear. remove the calipers theres a star adjuster behind that normally can't get at. there little brake shoes about an inch wide which is controlled by the star adjuster. I would have by now but I can't get my calipers bolts loose.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Redding CA
The E-Brake can be adjusted. next time you replace your brake pads in the rear. remove the calipers theres a star adjuster behind that normally can't get at. there little brake shoes about an inch wide which is controlled by the star adjuster. I would have by now but I can't get my calipers bolts loose.
Have you tried a longer cheater bar?
What about an impact gun?
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From: Hilton NY
Also, the old grease in the emergency brake handle gets dirty and dries out in time, this prevents the internal parts from moving. Solvent clean the internal parts of the handle assembly then regrease with Mobil 1 grease. The best way to do all this is to remove the handle assembly but it can be done by spraying in place. These sticking parts aren't in the handle itself but further down the assembly.
Le Mans Master
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I've had a few Vette's over the years and the weak link is inside the drum. Nobody ever adjusts them like they should. The OP does not say how his E-brake does not work but I'll bet it need adjusting at the star adjuster inside the drum.
Melting Slicks
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From: Indian Rocks Beach FL
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Before you tear anything apart try this. Hold the button on the E Brake handle and cycle the handle through it's complete range of motion three times in rapid succession. This adjustment is meant to take the slack out of the cable.
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From: Oak Hill Virginia
I had this problem too... I'm pretty sure King Kong torqued my caliper bolts when they were changed last. If you don't have air tools try standing on the wrench and bouncing up and down a bit...
