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E-brake is sticking on the rear passenger side

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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Default E-brake is sticking on the rear passenger side

not temperature dependant. Sticks every time. Could this be a bad caliper? If not can I lube the e-brake cable safely or will that blow out a seal of some sorts?
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Default not really the cable that is sticking.

Its the bracket that creates pressure on the caliper when you pull on the cable that will start to stick. Easily fixable
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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is this something that requires a caliper rebuild?
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Default nope, pretty much just take the wheel off.

I dont know if you can get the cable off with the caliper on or not but a little disassemble and lube the moving parts. Its pretty much two pieces of metal with a hinge. So over time rust develops from water and grim and stuff so it stops moving freely. Lube it up the best you can and reassemble. Prolly some anti seize or just PB blaster will work.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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some guy on 80/90 added a spring to the lever to boost the return tension
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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that would be a neat write up...but i think the main thing is just greasing it yearly or so.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Cool, thanks
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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Default With the cable disconnected, does the ebrake stick when actuated at the caliper?

If not, then it's the cable. Lubricating the cable is iffy, replacement is best.
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