emergency brake help
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emergency brake help
My 2000 ex emergency brake pedals almost goes to the floor. It does hold but it could be a lot tighter. Is there a way to adjust it or do I need a new cable? Does the emergency brake use the primary pads also or do they have their own? Please help....Thanks
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Hey, while we're on the topic of Parking Brakes.....I have the opposite problem! Mine is so tight that I can hardly apply it. Maybe goes down a couple (2-3) inches....is this okay??
I am assuming that this will loosen up over time, but just wanted to run it by you guys and see what you think.
Thanks in advance!
K.
I am assuming that this will loosen up over time, but just wanted to run it by you guys and see what you think.
Thanks in advance!
K.
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I just adjusted mine last weekend. The brake worked just like yours but not very well... I took out the little plug behind the rotor and tried to adjust the little star nut with a brake adjusting tool but it was such a PIA I did end up taking off the caliper / brakes and rotor to be able to inspect the condition of the e-brake shoes and adjust them while being able to see what I was doing. I am glad I did because it was a much smoother process and I was able to double check the rear brake job I had done a couple of months prior...
E-brake works great now!
E-brake works great now!
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There's an oval rubber plug on the back plate of the wheel. You can use a flathead screwdriver to adjust the star wheel behind the oval opening.
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Hey, while we're on the topic of Parking Brakes.....I have the opposite problem! Mine is so tight that I can hardly apply it. Maybe goes down a couple (2-3) inches....is this okay??
I am assuming that this will loosen up over time, but just wanted to run it by you guys and see what you think.
Thanks in advance!
K.
I am assuming that this will loosen up over time, but just wanted to run it by you guys and see what you think.
Thanks in advance!
K.
I think that's fine as long as the brakes hold you on a slope in Neutral. I too had a very loose e-brake and adjusted the star nut until I had your 2-3 inches of travel. - I agree with Jrings, it's easier with the rotor off so you can see what yer doin' and try some test fits to make sure the pedal is where you want it (both brake sides of course). A few pics will make this easier to understand.
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WPNAES--
thanks for the input! Yes, the brake does hold on slopes. I live in a hilly area and have had no problem at all. Just REALLY hard to apply the brake!
Those pictures were great, by the way!
Sincerely,
Karl.<!-- / message --><!-- attachments -->
thanks for the input! Yes, the brake does hold on slopes. I live in a hilly area and have had no problem at all. Just REALLY hard to apply the brake!
Those pictures were great, by the way!
Sincerely,
Karl.<!-- / message --><!-- attachments -->
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