I went to the yard and got a the lever arm/handle part. Went to put it on and realized I have no tension on my emergency brake. It basically is stuck in the "down" position. What do I do to get the brake to engage?
It's my wifes car..I never drive it. She told me her emergency handle button came off. I got a new one and was going to replace it and realized there was no tension on the cable. I guess it was just a coincidence that her handle button came off and her cable snapped/loosened up.
I'm not exactly sure if it HAS been working recently. I asked if she heard clicks when she raised the handle. She doesn't remember.
can you tell me where the EB switch is, that activates the parking light on the DASH. My light won't turn off. I'm purty sure that the brake is released fully, since the car easily moves when I push it.
Thank you very much. I need my state inspection on mine as well and this seems to be an issue with this car. Time to find a local junk yard since you showed how easy it is to do this.
I went to the yard and got a the lever arm/handle part. Went to put it on and realized I have no tension on my emergency brake. It basically is stuck in the "down" position. What do I do to get the brake to engage?
RapIsDeadly 6 months ago
@RapIsDeadly Why are you replacing the lever.How was it working previously.
richpin06a 6 months ago
@richpin06a
It's my wifes car..I never drive it. She told me her emergency handle button came off. I got a new one and was going to replace it and realized there was no tension on the cable. I guess it was just a coincidence that her handle button came off and her cable snapped/loosened up.
I'm not exactly sure if it HAS been working recently. I asked if she heard clicks when she raised the handle. She doesn't remember.
I'm guessing the cable needs to be replaced?
RapIsDeadly 6 months ago
@RapIsDeadly I would remove the console first and check things over.
richpin06a 6 months ago
Thanks so much for posting this. You helped out immensely.
RapIsDeadly 6 months ago
can you tell me where the EB switch is, that activates the parking light on the DASH. My light won't turn off. I'm purty sure that the brake is released fully, since the car easily moves when I push it.
motokev 6 months ago
You are so wonderful. God Bless you
kandevie 6 months ago
Thank you soo much you saved my ass no joke lol
SuperJimenez88 6 months ago
Thank you very much. I need my state inspection on mine as well and this seems to be an issue with this car. Time to find a local junk yard since you showed how easy it is to do this.
Eeyno 1 year ago
thank you very much. i was able to get my inspection sticker today - due to this helpful video. awesome job.
helpingothershelp 1 year ago
Thank you! I had to do exactly this today with my 1999 Saturn SC2.
kiemyang 1 year ago
dude thanks so much this saved me so much money
bigtj1211 1 year ago
Thank you SO much for posting this! Can you believe, Saturn dealership was going to charge me $196 in labor to do that?
KMouseff 2 years ago
Rich, you are the man! Thanks for all the tips!
cjtkvincent 2 years ago