E-Brake adjustment question

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Jul 13, 2015 | 07:39 PM

Chevy86 IROC-Z

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E-Brake adjustment question

Hows it going guys. I have a question. I tightened up the nut at the equalizer and removed the slack. Now as I pull on the e-handle, there is very little resistance and the brake does not hold the tires. The tires keep spinning. The E-handle travels all the way up. Should there be tension at half way up on the e-brake handle? Thanks.

Jul 17, 2015 | 07:23 AM

rusty vango

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Re: E-Brake adjustment question

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Originally Posted by Chevy86 IROC-Z

FSM sez , after adjustment , 14 clicks from full release should lock the wheels. you MAY have a cable issue. id check that first . also lube every where the cables run

Jul 19, 2015 | 02:09 AM

Chevy86 IROC-Z

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Re: E-Brake adjustment question

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FSM sez , after adjustment , 14 clicks from full release should lock the wheels. you MAY have a cable issue. id check that first . also lube every where the cables run

Yeah thanks for the help bro. I have the service manual. Remember? I got busted for selling them? Anyways, I found the problem. The screw that pushes the piston was bad.

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Jul 19, 2015 | 03:20 PM

novaderrik

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Re: E-Brake adjustment question

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Originally Posted by Chevy86 IROC-Z

Yeah thanks for the "help." I have the service manual. Remember? I got busted for selling them? Anyways, I found the problem. The screw that pushes the piston was bad. Have a good night.

glad i didn't try to help you... i prefer to be told "thanks for the help" when i try to help someone out, not "**** you, i know what i'm doing"...