E brake problems....
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E brake problems....
I am running an auto trans and pull the e-brake as well as stomping on the foot brake in order to build up boost to launch the car.
Occasionally my E brake use to stick. Now it has gotten to the point where it sticks all the time if I load it up the car while the e brake is pulled. If I just use it in the driveway etc. and don't put any load on it it doesn't stick?
I crawled under the car and lubed the cables and attached a new stronger return spring. Same problem. Is this common? Where else can I look? Where can this thing be catching?
Thanks
Occasionally my E brake use to stick. Now it has gotten to the point where it sticks all the time if I load it up the car while the e brake is pulled. If I just use it in the driveway etc. and don't put any load on it it doesn't stick?
I crawled under the car and lubed the cables and attached a new stronger return spring. Same problem. Is this common? Where else can I look? Where can this thing be catching?
Thanks
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From: Wichita KS
Originally Posted by 311unity13B
there is no need to use the e-brake for that
but, check the adjustment on the brake shoes, they may be too tight, or your shoes are binding under the extra load
but, check the adjustment on the brake shoes, they may be too tight, or your shoes are binding under the extra load
When U say shoes do you mean brake drums? I'm use to referring drum brakes to drums/shoes disc brakes to pads/discs.
. Anyway I have disc brakes on the rear and 4 piston calipers on the front. There isn't an adjustment screw on disc brakes are there? if so where is it and how do I go about adjusting it?
Also what type of brake pad would U all suggest. I'm not looking for the best in stoping like a semi metallic pad but the best holding power. I'd assume this would be a soft cheap pad? But I could be wrong.
Thanks.
Last edited by vxturboxv; Jul 9, 2006 at 08:28 PM.
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