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e brake not working??

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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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e brake not working??

ok so my e brake has always been really soft and by saying that i mean the when i pull it the brakes dont hold the car until its fully up. so if im driving even if i pull it all the way up it doesnt do anyhthing really. so i had the rear pads replaced cause they were poohed and tightened it a bit and i still have the same problem what should i do??
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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you can adjust the e-brake by taking the plastic surround off the lever, and there's a nut on one side, you turn it clockwise to tighten and counter clockwise to loosen.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Yep, long skinny nut on the psg side, held in position by a spring clip.
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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like i said i tightened it and it still has the same problem??
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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The e-brake is barely good as a parking brake, let alone using it in an emergency. FSM says it should be engaged at 4-5 clicks. Even then it barely stops the car. If you're looking for a drifting brake, ain't gonna happen. This is one place where drum brakes are superior.
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