Problem with e-brake
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Problem with e-brake
Driver's side piston will not apply pressure when e-brake pulled. Foot pedal works. Checked line on driver's side and it was intact. It seemed to move a little when handle pulled, but not enough to apply pressure to rotor. Thoughts?
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Let me clearify if I can....
The ebrake is cable operated. When I said the line was intact, I was referring to the cable, it didn't appear broke, hence the statement that it moved a little when the ebrake was pulled but the piston would not apply pressure. Also, when I said that the piston applied pressure when the foot brake was pushed, was to let everyone know that the piston was not stuck and worked under normal conditions. I just can't figure out why the piston won't engage with the ebrake? In answer to Badaxxima, the cable is not loose. Seems to have perfect tension on the cable as I can tell through the rubber boot at the caliper. I'm going to try some rust away or WD40 to see if the mechanism is stuck, that's all I can think of.
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i have that same problem on my SE and when i had the dealership do an overall check they told me that the piece that applys pressure to the solonoid or what ever it is was broken and they said it would be around 180$ to be fixed if they did but im sure you could do it your self for much less
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You know, every since I had my rear rotors replaced (with stock units) my drivers side rear calipar has bee nfreezing. If I leave my emergency brake on when it's been raining/snowing, and it gets cold like overnight or something, I get back in the car and the calipar is seized. It lets up after it warms, but not before driving around for a while and burnin up some of my pad. Do I for sure need to replace the calipar, or is there some kinda easy quick fix?? (Matt, this one would be for you, Mr. Quick Fix-it)
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Nismo, From what I read, 3-gen rear caliper problems are common. Craig B has had to rebuild at least one side so far. I would take the wheel off and closely inspect it. Or take off the caliper also and clean/lube the slide pins and inspect the caliper piston/seals for grime and leakage. If you get lucky, maybe the clean/lubing will work. You might also have some old brake fluid that has some moisture in it? ie. freeze then thawing? That's a guess though.
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
Nismo, From what I read, 3-gen rear caliper problems are common. Craig B has had to rebuild at least one side so far. I would take the wheel off and closely inspect it. Or take off the caliper also and clean/lube the slide pins and inspect the caliper piston/seals for grime and leakage. If you get lucky, maybe the clean/lubing will work. You might also have some old brake fluid that has some moisture in it? ie. freeze then thawing? That's a guess though.
Nismo, From what I read, 3-gen rear caliper problems are common. Craig B has had to rebuild at least one side so far. I would take the wheel off and closely inspect it. Or take off the caliper also and clean/lube the slide pins and inspect the caliper piston/seals for grime and leakage. If you get lucky, maybe the clean/lubing will work. You might also have some old brake fluid that has some moisture in it? ie. freeze then thawing? That's a guess though.
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