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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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E-Brake handle doesn't stay up

Hey guys. I've searched through the emergency brake threads, but most of them correspond to the e-brake not engaging. When I pull the handle up, it does stop the car. It just doesn't click in and stay up.

I wouldn't care, but its preventing me from passing inspection. Is this problem back at the brakes, or up at the handle?
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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It'll be up at the handle. Pull the console out and have a look.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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I have an ebrake handle assembly for sale!
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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Remove the console and lube the ratchet mechanism. One look at it and you won't have any trouble figuring out what's wrong with it.
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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You guys were right- the handle needed to be lubed. I wish all repairs were this easy!
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