E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF!

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Jan 24, 2003 | 02:48 PM

RskyBns

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E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF!

So a few times I pulled my e-brake when in park and the darn thing made this wicked pop noise. :eek: It has since happened a couple more times when engaging the brake. What is the deal? :confused: I tried doing a search and didn't come up with anything. :banghead: Thanks.

Jan 24, 2003 | 02:55 PM

scool93535

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Re: E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF! (RskyBns)

I've experienced it a few times myself. :mad Since the E break doesn't do anything I just wrote it off and don't use it. :D

I do wish they had replaced the E break with another cup holder, it would be more useful. :jester

:cheers:

Jan 24, 2003 | 03:00 PM

Traffic Hater

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Re: E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF! (scool93535)

Mine has done the same thing from time to time. I think it occurs at the very end of the movement. Seems to want to go only so far before it pops!

Jan 24, 2003 | 03:15 PM

Jeff Jeff

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Re: E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF! (Traffic Hater)

There is a ratcheting mechanism in the handle on the e-brake that grabs the cable. Mine makes the same popping noise occasionally. I noticed pulling the handle gently and not in a fast jerk motion seems to eliminate the problem.

Jan 24, 2003 | 03:37 PM

MRCoupe2002

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Re: E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF! (Jeff Jeff)

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I had the same problem a few times after I had the car for a few months. I switched to a slower pulling motion and the problem appeared to go away. My assumption was that when I was pulling quickly I was also pulling towards me and the popping noise was something in the console catching on the handle. Haven't heard the popping sound now for several months.

Jan 24, 2003 | 04:28 PM

Gash Hunter

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Re: E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF! (MRCoupe2002)

Seems like a ongoing problem. My 98 e brake never did work, even after the dealer adjusted it three times. Each time they had the car for two days. I gave up on them. You would think after paying that much for a car the ebrake would work and the steering column would unlock when you want it to.

Jan 24, 2003 | 04:48 PM

Crushinator

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Re: E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF! (Gash Hunter)

Just a common Corvette problem you're experiencing. No big deal. The E-brakes in these cars are Yugo quality. :U

Jan 24, 2003 | 04:54 PM

Waterfreak

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Re: E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF! (QuickSilver97)

Join the club. My GM mechanic said that there is nothing wrong with it. Apparently a loud sound like something is breaking is "not a problem." :crazy:

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Jan 24, 2003 | 05:12 PM

Joe's Eray

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Re: E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF! (RskyBns)

Happens to me too. Just one of the few C5 bugs that are in our cars.

Jan 24, 2003 | 10:56 PM

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JAY KOCH

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Re: E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF! (BrightRed C5 SWFL)

Don't know about the popping sound but for those of you with e-brake adjustment problems, go here for the fix. https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=158&TopicID=1

good luck :steering:

Jan 24, 2003 | 11:07 PM

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batsallover

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Re: E-BRAKE POPPED!?!? WTF! (JAY KOCH)

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Don't know about the popping sound but for those of you with e-brake adjustment problems, go here for the fix. https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=158&TopicID=1

good luck :steering:

This thread is for adjusting the emergency brake "drum" at the rear wheels. I corrected this popping sound which does come from the "ratcheting" mechanism at the brake handle. I pulled back the carpet near the handle. It is secured with velcro. Then I observed the mechanism and found that it was sticking and was slow to engage. So I cleaned it with WD40 and used some leftover Mobile 1 to lubricate it. :lol: It's been over two years since the adjustment of my brakes using the tech tip and lubricating the brake handle mechanism. :cheers:
BTW, my emergency brake engages at halfway travel. :thumbs:

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