My ebrake is super weak.

I've replaced the front main cable, the rear pads (Hawks), had the rotors turned, adjusted the handle/cable at various settings, and it BARELY locks one wheel in motion, and I have to upset the weight balance and transfer it all up front just to do so.

Also, the passenger side wheel is the only locking up. The driver side caliper doesn't seem to be grabbing much.

In my opinion, there may be 3 solutions:
1. Replace rear cable lines.
2. Replace driver caliper or adjust cable setting to it.
3. Install hydraulic ebrake damn it!


Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated if you have any experience with an issue like this, or think you know the solution!

Thanks again

 

Have you tried adjusting it at the calipers? Have you checked the rear cables for freedom of movement?

Is the handle stiff and you're not getting much braking, or is it just not tightening up? I'd guess that maybe you need to rebuild the calipers if it's stiff and just not doing anything.

 

i cant lock up my tires at all while driving. i have to pull way too damn hard...
are you saying that you can pull the handle all the way up, and it still doesnt lock the tire?

 

the FB rear disk hand-brake sucks, it will hold the car at a stop, but nothing else.

Trust me, I recently did a SE suspension swap, and replaced the entire brake system from top to bottom. New calipers, hoses, lines and hand-brake cables.

it will not lock the tires what-so-ever, but it will hold the car at a stop. Thats just how it is.