dassub

Typing on my phone. Basically subject says it all. Any ideas?

The cluster light also says it is engaged, but yeah, it rolls in neutral.

Currently sitting at a restaurant but not sure if I can get under the car anyway. No mechanics open on Sundays. Bleh!

Edit - the snow donuts may just be a coincidence.. when I push the button on the e-brake handle, it seems 'easier' to push than it did before, and very much does not wanna go down.

dtompsett

Handle has a ratchet in it... keeps it locked up for the e-brake mechanism.

Should be able to feel if the button is still actuating the ratchet.

Handle connects to a rod that pulls on a bracket that both cables are connected to. Even if cables jam, the bracket slides along the rod... so you should be able to push the handle down, which pushes the rod backwards, through the bracket that the cables are attached to.

If the car rolls, then don't worry and drive it home. You'll know pretty quickly if the brakes are dragging... you can hop out and feel the heat on the brakes.

Black Vengeance

Take a look under the handle, make sure theres nothing stoping it from going down.

dassub

The button definitely isn't actuating the ratchet, it sticks out way farther than it should, and feels very light.

Looks like I'll have to figure it out tomorrow in the daylight.. guess I can finally change that cigarette lighter ring bulb.. just hope it doesn't take too long, garage is cold.

red90q

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dtompsett

&gt;&gt;&gt;thinking about it... keeps going through ebrake cables....&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;

red90q

Just splice into the brake lines to the rears, yes??

dtompsett

Our cars have a single line to the rear... and a 'T' under the drivers side rear seat.

So installing something like this would be relatively easy.

Hardest part would be mounting the unit in the car!

red90q

You do it first then I'll come up to be next ;-)

dtompsett

hardest part is having the setup maintain it's lock position.