Is there a fix for my e-brake issue?
09-02-2009, 06:54 PM
#1
Is there a fix for my e-brake issue? I ran a search and saw a few people with similar complaints as me... but no solutions. 
I have to absolutely bury my e-brake pedal to the floor to get any result at all, and it does almost nothing even in this position.
Any help is appreciated! I leave it in gear while parked... but the other day I left the car running but the e-brake engaged in my driveway while I ran inside for a second... I came out of my house to find my V sitting in my neighbors yard!!!
I have to absolutely bury my e-brake pedal to the floor to get any result at all, and it does almost nothing even in this position.
Any help is appreciated! I leave it in gear while parked... but the other day I left the car running but the e-brake engaged in my driveway while I ran inside for a second... I came out of my house to find my V sitting in my neighbors yard!!!
09-02-2009, 08:19 PM
#2
if you search the caddi forums someone posted instructions on how to adjust it......I know mine barely holds the car from going forward, but it won't let it roll backwards.
09-03-2009, 07:46 AM
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J 21177-A Drum To Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge
Adjustments to the park brake shoe are not necessary after replacing the park brake lever or park brake cables. The park brake is adjusted automatically by cycling the park brake lever 3 times.
DO not operate the park brake lever with the rear disc brake rotor(s) removed.
Apply and fully release the parking brake 3 times.
Verify that the parking brake pedal releases completely.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the rear brake caliper brackets. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
Remove the rear brake rotors. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
Set the J 21177-A inside of the park brake drum at the widest point.
(J 21177-A IS A KENT MOORE TOOL # IT IS A LARGE MEASURMENT CALIPER THAT WILL TRANSFER THE DIAMETER INSIDE THE ROTOR HAT TO THE PARK BRAKE SHOES FOR SETTING)
• Place the contacts on the tool to the widest point of the drum (1).
• Tighten the set screw on the tool to ensure the proper measurement when removing the tool from the drum.
Position the J 21177-A over the park brake shoe (1) at the widest point.
Turn the adjuster on the actuator until the park brake shoe just contacts the J 21177-A .
Repeat steps 9 through 11 for the opposite side.
Install the rear brake rotors. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
Install the rear caliper brackets. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
Install the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Lower the vehicle to curb height.
Set and release the park brake lever 3 times.
Important: If the rear wheels rotate during the following test, readjust the parking brake shoes.
Apply the parking brake. Inspect the rotation of the rear wheels:
• The wheels should not rotate forward.
• The wheels should not drag or rotate backward.
Release the parking brake. Verify that the wheels rotate freely.
Lower the vehicle.
Adjustments to the park brake shoe are not necessary after replacing the park brake lever or park brake cables. The park brake is adjusted automatically by cycling the park brake lever 3 times.
DO not operate the park brake lever with the rear disc brake rotor(s) removed.
Apply and fully release the parking brake 3 times.
Verify that the parking brake pedal releases completely.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the rear brake caliper brackets. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
Remove the rear brake rotors. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
Set the J 21177-A inside of the park brake drum at the widest point.
(J 21177-A IS A KENT MOORE TOOL # IT IS A LARGE MEASURMENT CALIPER THAT WILL TRANSFER THE DIAMETER INSIDE THE ROTOR HAT TO THE PARK BRAKE SHOES FOR SETTING)
• Place the contacts on the tool to the widest point of the drum (1).
• Tighten the set screw on the tool to ensure the proper measurement when removing the tool from the drum.
Position the J 21177-A over the park brake shoe (1) at the widest point.
Turn the adjuster on the actuator until the park brake shoe just contacts the J 21177-A .
Repeat steps 9 through 11 for the opposite side.
Install the rear brake rotors. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
Install the rear caliper brackets. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
Install the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Lower the vehicle to curb height.
Set and release the park brake lever 3 times.
Important: If the rear wheels rotate during the following test, readjust the parking brake shoes.
Apply the parking brake. Inspect the rotation of the rear wheels:
• The wheels should not rotate forward.
• The wheels should not drag or rotate backward.
Release the parking brake. Verify that the wheels rotate freely.
Lower the vehicle.
