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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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How to adjust the E-brake ?

The Ebrake seems very loose.I have to pull the handle all the way up to feel any tension.
Anyone know how to adjust it so it is tight again?
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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um...if you look at the handle, there should be a hole with a nut in there, that's what you tighten
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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um...if you look at the handle, there should be a hole with a nut in there, that's what you tighten
It is a 10mm nut.
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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sweeet, i had the same exact question. spanx.
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 12:08 PM
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i've only done parking brake adjustments on 4 cars and they were all 10mm now that i think about it...interesting...
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Do you have to lift the rear tires off of the ground? because if you dong, how will you kno how hard did u tighten it. You dont want it to tights, and that way you wont be able to drive lol, and something will go wrong with your car. Just keep that in mind, iam not sure about it, but thats why iam asking.
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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Just make sure its not pulling when the brake is no engaged and you will be fine. I also had a similiar question and I was told to allow the car to roll back and stop it with the e brake. Forgot the reasoning, but couldn't hurt.
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