Hi, I kept my Neon inactive for a few months, decided to drive it, but the emergency brake seems to be frozen on it. I can drive it a little. The drivers side wheel seems to turn more than the other side. The emergency brake lever is now all the way down, but I can't pull it up now much at all, like the brake is still engaged in the fully down position. I'm looking for some guidance. What do I look for if I jack the rear end up? Thank you very much.

 

well take the drum apart and make sure the emergency isnt stuck in the hold position. other than that make sure the cables and stuff arent being obstructed by anything.

 

IDK? I'd first try soaking the cables from the front to the back with a penetrating oil of some sort with a little extra directed towards the ends of the cables. PB Blaster is about the best. After they were thoroughly saturated I'd try working the E-brake lever a bunch to see if it would free up. If not maybe have some one work the lever while beating the hell out of the brake drums with a large rubber mallet. I will tell you one thing though, you will not get those drums off easily if at all with the E-brake applied that's for sure. Could be bloody knuckles before it's over with. Sorry kid, it's gonna get ugly!

 

It's fine now. With the entire back end jacked up, the passenger side turned with a bit of resistance and the drivers side turned with 100% resistance, so here I knew which side to concentrate on. After wacking with a small hammer on parts I knew wouldn't get damaged, the shoe eventually came off. I worked back & forth the e-brake lever to be sure it was ok, which it was, then I put everything back together. Thanks again.