e-brake "sticks" ?

[Trixie]

So, I've been bugging hubby about this a lot, but it doesn't seem to happen to him, so nothing's been done about it.

I always use the ebrake. However, when I back out of the garage, or a parking space, it's like it's not completely releasing and I hear something which kinda sounds like a slight popping or clicking kind of sound which is like the e-brake button trying to release itself but not? It doesn't happen all the time, anyone have ideas?

I'd say it happens only in reverse, but I almost always drive in reverse after parking.

 

[steve]

there is an e-brake release lever on the left side floor next to the drivers seat if it ever gets stuck. Bad sax had a sticky e-brake, maybe he knows what is going on.

 

[tonybrooklyn]

The line gets old and sticks its a cable. Proper lubrication is the key if its not to far gone spray it up. If it still sticks replacement is in order.IMHO

 

[Lownslowlsc]

The line gets old and sticks its a cable. Proper lubrication is the key if its not to far gone spray it up. If it still sticks replacement is in order.IMHO

Yeah, i'd remove the kickpanel and inspect the e brake mechanism, clean and lube where necessary. Then follow the line and see if it's kinking anywhere.

Grab a can and go to town.

 

[driller]

I've had the e-brake mechanism need TLC before and also needed to lube the e-brake cable. I remember Doug giving me a rough time over the cable 'hanging down' on more than one occasion.

 

[Mike P]

sharon are you coming to carlisle?

 

[enriquei]

My e-brake release sticks. I have to give it an extra tug to get it to release all the way.

 

[Trixie]

OK, didn't realize I could manually pull it, I'll try that next time. Otherwise will ask Hubby to look here and check into it. No, no Carlisle for us this year.

 

[steve]

OK, didn't realize I could manually pull it, I'll try that next time. Otherwise will ask Hubby to look here and check into it. No, no Carlisle for us this year.

Don't forget to have Hubby lube it up first

 

[enriquei]

OK, didn't realize I could manually pull it, I'll try that next time. Otherwise will ask Hubby to look here and check into it. No, no Carlisle for us this year.

Just to clarify, I'm talking about the release pull next to the driver seat, not the pedal. It has an extra give if you give it an extra pull.

 

[steve]

So give it an extra pull to release :big-grin:

 

[Trixie]

Just to clarify, I'm talking about the release pull next to the driver seat, not the pedal. It has an extra give if you give it an extra pull.

OK, I've had this car too long, thank you for clarifying since I didn't realize there was a release next to the seat.

Steve, you're a perv. :fart:

and BEERDOG, fix this! and the wires hanging down, and the well, everything else....

 

[tixer]

Seriously.. Why aren't you two going to Carlisle? You are missed there, for sure.

 

[Trixie]

There's a whole list of reasons.... it's just not possible this year. Call me and we can chat sometime.