Parking Brake Issues...???
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My parking brake is wierd, i have to almost pull it off in order to generate real grip. If not pulled super far up the car still rolls a little. Is this common? if not, what could be the problem? thanx guys and girls.
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Our parking brakes is from the drum brakes inside our disc rotor. It's small and pretty weak. I had the dealership tightened it for $30 in order not to roll, but it's pretty hard to yank on.
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Same here, took it to the dealer and had them adjust it for $30. Just warn the valet guys if you ever have to leave it somewhere. Went out for dinner one night and watched the car slowly creep out of the parking spot as the valet got out. He jumped back in and moved it to a flatter spot but still gave me a heart attack.
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Well, I have the same problem myself. To make a very long story short, I just assumed it needed an adjustment as well. I've been told twice now by the dealer, the same thing that several people here have already said here, which is the park brake is really weak. I might as well open the door and stick my foot out - it would have about the same holding power.
It's just when you're on a *very* steep incline, at a red light, and the Caravan behind you is 2" off your bumper, it makes getting out of 1st gear a little tricky without spinning the tires or burning the clutch.
It's just when you're on a *very* steep incline, at a red light, and the Caravan behind you is 2" off your bumper, it makes getting out of 1st gear a little tricky without spinning the tires or burning the clutch.
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