Parking Brake Pedal Not working??
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06-16-2013, 01:14 AM
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Parking Brake Pedal Not working??
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My parking brake has finally stopped working on incline hills. I put new rear shoes and double checked the cables and operation of the rear brakes. I also removed and replaced the Parking Brake Pedal assembly. Bought from MOPAR online. Changed it out today and again adjusted the rear brakes to be really snug.
Still the same, my van still roles on an incline.
What else can I do. I'm a DIY kinda a guy and don't have money to spent at the dealership. They want 85 just to look at what is wrong, diagnose the issue but I'd rather find it myself and fix it. Do the cable stretch over time? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
My parking brake has finally stopped working on incline hills. I put new rear shoes and double checked the cables and operation of the rear brakes. I also removed and replaced the Parking Brake Pedal assembly. Bought from MOPAR online. Changed it out today and again adjusted the rear brakes to be really snug.
Still the same, my van still roles on an incline.
What else can I do. I'm a DIY kinda a guy and don't have money to spent at the dealership. They want 85 just to look at what is wrong, diagnose the issue but I'd rather find it myself and fix it. Do the cable stretch over time? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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06-16-2013, 01:39 AM
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Need HELP!
My parking brake has finally stopped working on incline hills. I put new rear shoes and double checked the cables and operation of the rear brakes. I also removed and replaced the Parking Brake Pedal assembly. Bought from MOPAR online. Changed it out today and again adjusted the rear brakes to be really snug.
Still the same, my van still roles on an incline.
What else can I do. I'm a DIY kinda a guy and don't have money to spent at the dealership. They want 85 just to look at what is wrong, diagnose the issue but I'd rather find it myself and fix it. Do the cable stretch over time? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
My parking brake has finally stopped working on incline hills. I put new rear shoes and double checked the cables and operation of the rear brakes. I also removed and replaced the Parking Brake Pedal assembly. Bought from MOPAR online. Changed it out today and again adjusted the rear brakes to be really snug.
Still the same, my van still roles on an incline.
What else can I do. I'm a DIY kinda a guy and don't have money to spent at the dealership. They want 85 just to look at what is wrong, diagnose the issue but I'd rather find it myself and fix it. Do the cable stretch over time? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
What year is the van? Yes absolutely the cable can stretch over time.
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Are you sure you adjusted the brake shoes properly?
Just did some reading and it looks like the parking brake cable/pedal assembly is designed to auto adjust.
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06-18-2013, 08:13 AM
I have been through this as well, without success, and if you search here you may find the official procedure with pictures I believe.
My shoes were adjusted correctly. All the parts in the drum system were clean, installed properly and in good condition. The shoes are about 1/4 worn. Its the 2nd set its had.
I cannot get the e-brake to hold on any kind of a hill.
I have disconnected and lubed the pedal assembly also. The next thing in the book I believe suggests the pedal assembly is not adjusting and to replace it. I haven't rolled those dice yet.
My shoes were adjusted correctly. All the parts in the drum system were clean, installed properly and in good condition. The shoes are about 1/4 worn. Its the 2nd set its had.
I cannot get the e-brake to hold on any kind of a hill.
I have disconnected and lubed the pedal assembly also. The next thing in the book I believe suggests the pedal assembly is not adjusting and to replace it. I haven't rolled those dice yet.
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