E-Brake

[Jeremy86]

Hi guys, this 1986 CRX I got has a very cruddy ebrake. It seems like there's so much slack in the line. If I pull it all the way up, I can push the car with not that much force. I also notice that it won't stay down, it's like I can 'dribble' it like a basketball at the bottom. I'm wondering if the line is just stretched out from usage or what? It's crazy, thanks for the help in advance!

[crazi-85crx]

inspect the line and your rear brakes. could be a loose bolt, stretched line, or worn brakes. other than that, i don't know.

[Jeremy86]

Okay, I'll have to look at that. It worries me seeing how you could in a way just up and take the car with the brakes like it is.. haha. Thanks again for the reply.

[crazi-85crx]

when i bought my 85 crx the front brake pads were worn thinner than a dime . it's $350 to replace, but i think i'm going for the big brake swap off an 86-89 acura integra.

[Jeremy86]

I need to get some brakes for this thing. You know anything about that swap? If you do send me a link or something. I'm still very novice with this car and I have a lot of work to do on it. Also is the ebrake something that gets replaced on this swap? I haven't looked yet because I honestly don't know what to look at or for. Thanks again.

[crazi-85crx]

try this link http://www.redpepperracing.com/forum...?showtopic=648 , if you're just swapping the front brake calipers and rotors then you don't need to replace the master cylinder. it only affects your parking brake if you swap the rear brakes too.

[Jeremy86]

Thanks for the link, I've been on RPR for a few days now and I like it. I'm working on doing some cool stuff to the crx.