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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 03:43 AM
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Okay i have searched everywhere and cant find much info on how to adjust the e-brake.

It goes all the way up and doesn't do anything. someone said there is an adjustment on the caliper but i'm not sure where exactly.

anyone know?
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 05:09 AM
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It should tighten on its own. Are you sure the cable isn't broken or that you didn't somehow disengage it?
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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I had the same problem, put on new brake pads and it works perfect.
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Is there any tension at all?

If the cable is loose you can slowly reverse and gradually pull the e-brake handle to see if it automatically tightens, or you can go under the car and rotate the adjustment nut manually - you can't miss it, just follow the e-brake line.

Rear tires should turn with very little to no resistance when spun by hand, if you tighten it too much they will be hard to turn.

**edit** Not sure if the reverse/brake method works with LT1s, but the manual adjustment method does .

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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Here you go. http://shbox.com/1/adjparkingbrake.jpg
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