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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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e-brake not working

I'm having a problem with the E-brake. Whenever I pull it, I don't stop...I keep rolling at the same speed. Is there any way to tighten it?
Old Jul 21, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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CHeck your E brake cables and make sure they havent been crushed which happens quite often when you jack up the car.

If not simply inspect the cables from the caliper all the way to the front. Check the e brake itself under the console and make sure its still connected as well. If not inspect your rear calipers...
Old Jul 21, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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My one cable to the driver side is frozen. I can't pull my e-brake, and if I do pull it then my rear wheels lock up. Any suggestions on how I would go about this to fix on my own?
Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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Theres 3 cables, one to each wheel which connect to under the handbrake and another that goes directly to the hand brake... I changed my drivers side one because it was crushed. Its pretty simple, it hooks on both sides. A new one from the dealer is about $65.. thats how much I got mine for.
Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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to what ^^^ said... the cable itself is a piece of cake to replace - the toughest part for me was getting all the exhaust heat shields off with all the bolts frozen/rusted... damn midwest winters and road salt!
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