parking brake rusty, pic attached |
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parking brake rusty, pic attached |
jimkelly |
Jun 15 2005, 02:55 PM
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I bought the car with several known problems. One being a on working parking brake. The handle is there but the ratcheting mechanism did not seem to work. When I pulled the carpet out to survey for rust - (there is one hole - quarter sized - thru the floor that I saw immediately) I also noticed a decent sized chunk of metal that looked like it may have been part of the parking brake cable mechanism. Maybe it held the cable and some sort of angle. I took a peek underneath - I am squezzed in my one car garage right now due to excessive shelving which has got to go but the drivers side rear brake seems to be linked ok to the PB. The two PB cables in the cabin near the firewall seem to move but I don't know if they move al the way thru the cable sheathing. When I pull the PB handle up - all the way - the cable never gets pulled - as if it is too loose. Any ideas - comments. thanks. |
Jakester |
Jun 15 2005, 03:19 PM
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lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097 |
I had the same problem. The brake handle mechanism was rusty and non-functional and, after further investigation, I found the brake cable(s) under the car were completely seized due to the rust and heat (improperly routed too close to the headers). Had to replace both sides. Still wish is worked better but it at least it stops the car when it's parked on slight inclines.
Your investigation will probably lead you to your rear calipers - mine did. They were (are) also rusty and less-than-perfect due to the same factors that affect the handle and cables. Good luck. Patience, steel brushes, and lube will reward the cheap among us to revive the e-brake without going new parts. $$ is all it takes to refresh these with new parts (duh). |
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