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Old 07-28-2005, 06:59 PM
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Question E-brake question

my e brake doesnt seem to stop me as good as it should. i can still push the car with the brake on. how do u tighten it back up?
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Old 07-28-2005, 08:02 PM
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Re: E-brake question

take the console out and adjust the cable. Usually this is a sign that your brake shoes need replacing as the cable auto tightens as the pads wear.
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Old 07-28-2005, 08:07 PM
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Re: E-brake question

no, no the pads are fine, just the assholes who did my breaks messed with it. do i have to take off the console? or do i have to take off the back tires?
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Re: E-brake question

it seems like one wheel grabs more than the other one
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Re: E-brake question

remove the e-brake console and tighten the adjustment screw where the 2 cables connect.
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ok thanks, ill try that
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