I noticed recently that the parking brake on my 98 S-10 doesn't stay engaged when I push the pedal down. The brake works just like the regular brake, push it down and it works but doesn't stay working. I tried messing with the hand release and pushing the pedal down harder but it stays the same. I would guess it's in the pedal mechanism. Am I right?

I noticed recently that the parking brake on my 98 S-10 doesn't stay engaged when I push the pedal down. The brake works just like the regular brake, push it down and it works but doesn't stay working. I tried messing with the hand release and pushing the pedal down harder but it stays the same. I would guess it's in the pedal mechanism. Am I right?

I found on the 1994 s10 that the release mechanism is rusted and sticks,,,,,or the cable sheathing is binding on the inner cable...

spray this area with some wd-40....

Is the parking brake pedal and mechanism easily removed for repair?

I had this same problem..the pedal assembley comes out rater easily. I found when the assembly was out that the plastic inside the assemble which holds the spring in place was cracked and therefore was not allowing it o ratchet and latch. Resolution..buy a new assemple for around 100 bucks.

I had the exact same problem on my 02. I just bought a new one for 75 bucks. it is a pain getting up under the dash to do the replacement. also is pretty tough to get the lever assembly disconnected from the brake cable.

Anyone know of a good place to buy the assembly?

Doesnt get much cheaper than the dealer..