Parking Break

My parking break dont lock and it comes up really far when im on a hill i have to just about make the tip point at the ceiling to stop it from rolling anyone know whats wrong?

Have the rear brakes adjusted.

andy

How far does ur parking break go up?

About half way through its full travel.

andy

or else adjust it to about 7 or more clicks ..by adjusting the nut that is accesable i think by removing the little garbage can on the end of the center console....

anyone else...
or else remove the console and youll see it no prob
BEn

i had to do it after i putt new brakes on it.
remove the plate on the back of the center console, and adjust it.
go clock wise, it will pull the brakes closer.
i had mine up to 5 clicks. but now it is 7 clicks.
another thing, make sure your rear brakes don't need to be changed. may be they need to be changed.
but it is all i can say right now.

check the brakes first, its more likely for them to wear out then the cable

andy

Of course it's the rear brake shoes. If they are worn out it'll give you shitty pedal feel, plus your parking break will suck, obviously.

hahah garbage box, funny shit. i did not know u use it to shove ur gum wrappers in there. :p

actually the adjusting nut is accesable by popping the little cover on the end of the console at the very bottom.

BEn

i think i made need new shoes cuz when i brake i can feel it in the pedal..anyone know how much the shoes cost?

not much
Travis

(POST WHORE)

I agree

(whoring)

try replacing your cabels

check them first ! they are easy to check and adjust the adjusting nut if necessary !

MIKE

Replace the cable before checking the pads? Bad idea, dont do that.

Nate.

i had a problem with my E-brake, it dont grab now after i changed my brakes any idea what that is? it worked perfet before i changed them

why is something about the parking breaks in preformance section?? It should be in Tech. Okay, i am becoming an ass to everyone now. Going to threads and finding what and where everyone posts. Does any moderator wanna move this?

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Originally posted by 89BadBoy
it worked perfet before i changed them

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Why did you changed them then?? :D
With parts of the brakes did you change?
Might be the cable is not properly attached to the brake assembly. Does the handbrake feel tight when you pull it?

Why did you changed them then??
With parts of the brakes did you change?
Might be the cable is not properly attached to the brake assembly. Does the handbrake feel tight when you pull it?
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I only changed the pads, because i had poor breaking and when i pulled them the were worn down to the metal, so i guess i cant say they were "perfect". It does feel tight when i pull and it holds a little but nothing at all like it use to.

I guess you need to adjust the cable at the drum side. And also play around the cable at the handbrake side.
Couldn't help you more..sorry