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Emergency Brake Question

Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by MacktasticSlick, Mar 8, 2010.

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    Emergency Brake Question

    Does anyone know how to tighten the parking brake? I've noticed that I have to pull the handle up a lot higher now to make the car stay in place compared to about a year ago. I know it can be done, but I don't know if it's something that is easy to do with one person, or if I need special tools or whatever.
    MacktasticSlick, Mar 8, 2010
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    mine don't even work LOL... a DIY on how to replace the whole thing would be nice...

    they don't work since I was rear ended (car was parked)
    SaberJ2X, Mar 8, 2010
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    Its easy. Remove the center console by removing a couple oc bolts in the storage and a couple of screws on the side where the shifter is. Then you will see one bolt that sticks up with 2 nuts on it. Loosen the top nut and then tighten the bottom one. Tighten the top one to lock it in place. Installation is the reverse of removal
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    Ok I wasn't sure if it was something that is done under the car or something. I'll go take it apart now and see what I got. Thanks. I know how to take the console off already so that shouldn't be a problem. I've done this to my car in the past lol:
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    MacktasticSlick, Mar 8, 2010
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    your car has a brake that you use in case of emergencies?
    JspeXAE102, Mar 8, 2010
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    When dipshits cut me off, I actually do use it, so yes I suppose so. Although I keep the button depressed that way I can put it back down quickly in case the rear wheels lock up.
    MacktasticSlick, Mar 8, 2010
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    The bolt I'm talking ab out should be to the left of the E-brake in the 1st pic you posted
    nyrican52884, Mar 10, 2010
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    Yeah I already got it, worked exactly like you said. Thank you good sir. :D
    MacktasticSlick, Mar 10, 2010
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    Fail.
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    easy.
    Goldy, Jan 9, 2012
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    How is that a fail if I have never taken the car apart before? You can't do that in all cars.
    MacktasticSlick, Jan 9, 2012
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    Because, just like on TN, most questions can be answered by simply just getting out there and figuring it out. Just sayin. It builds character.
    Goldy, Jan 9, 2012
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    Well that was before I did anything of value to my car, and ir's not like I was saying I tried it and it was impossible, and I did search on here, I wasn't on TN when I posted this.
    MacktasticSlick, Jan 9, 2012
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