 Why doesn't my right ebrake work?, It's the asymmetric cables, dummy. |
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| davesprinkle |
 Dec 3 2009, 10:14 AM
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Here's why most modern cars have the ebrake handle in the middle of the car -- it's so the cables running to the wheels have identical length and path. How do I know? Here's the anecdote:
For the last year, I've been struggling with my ebrake system. The right caliper just wouldn't clamp as tightly as the left. I've got rebuilt calipers, new pads, new cables, proper clearance, but no worky. Finally found out why. It's the internal drag of the actuation cables. The passenger-side cable is substantially longer than the driver side. Also, the right-side cable has 3 right-angle bends vs the left-side cable with none. This results in so much internal friction that the cable just binds solid when it's pulled. I was able to improve the situation somewhat by lubricating the cable. Still not perfect, but much better. |
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| Shade Tree |
Dec 4 2009, 03:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 18-December 08 From: Springfield, Oregon Member No.: 9,860 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Don't the brake lines travel through the tunnel? This could go right next to the heater lever. You'll be done in an hour. Uh, this is DEFINITELY not for emergencies. However, if your system is in good shape, these work really well for about $200 and no more cables. I hooked one up to the front of my Samurai so I could have front and rear parking brakes. Fancy units for about $400 are electric and will work on all 4 wheels. You can put the switch right on the gear shifter.
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| messix |
Dec 4 2009, 03:22 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Shade Tree @ Dec 4 2009, 02:17 PM)  Don't the brake lines travel through the tunnel? This could go right next to the heater lever. You'll be done in an hour. Uh, this is DEFINITELY not for emergencies. However, if your system is in good shape, these work really well for about $200 and no more cables. I hooked one up to the front of my Samurai so I could have front and rear parking brakes. Fancy units for about $400 are electric and will work on all 4 wheels. You can put the switch right on the gear shifter. (IMG:http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/irokcrawl/CIMG0039.jpg) bad idea to use a hydro lock for any but short intervals. manufactures will not put those on manlift trucks any more. |
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davesprinkle Why doesn't my right ebrake work? Dec 3 2009, 10:14 AM
jim_hoyland I have the same issue.....where did you lube the c... Dec 3 2009, 10:34 AM
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I have the same issue.....where did you lube the ... Dec 3 2009, 10:46 AM tat2dphreak dunno about OR, or CA, but a hydraulic Parking bra... Dec 3 2009, 12:02 PM davesprinkle
dunno about OR, or CA, but a hydraulic Parking br... Dec 3 2009, 12:56 PM tat2dphreak new cables should not bind, perhaps it was bent be... Dec 3 2009, 01:06 PM davesprinkle
new cables should not bind, perhaps it was bent b... Dec 3 2009, 01:27 PM tat2dphreak
new cables should not bind, perhaps it was bent ... Dec 3 2009, 01:59 PM Shade Tree I've been considering just putting a line lock... Dec 3 2009, 01:18 PM JJ914GT That's exactly why my car has the handbrake in... Dec 3 2009, 01:45 PM JJ914GT The PO installed it before I got the car, so didn... Dec 3 2009, 04:13 PM McMark Dave, did you try adjusting the ebrake cables? An... Dec 3 2009, 10:37 PM davesprinkle
Dave, did you try adjusting the ebrake cables? A... Dec 3 2009, 11:37 PM PRS914-6 The length of the cable should not effect it. The... Dec 3 2009, 10:47 PM davesprinkle
The length of the cable should not effect it.
... Dec 3 2009, 11:35 PM PRS914-6
[quote name='PRS914-6' post='1246177' date='... Dec 3 2009, 11:51 PM Mike914 My cars both grab the driver's side rotor firs... Dec 4 2009, 12:11 AM davesprinkle
My cars both grab the driver's side rotor fir... Dec 4 2009, 09:07 AM davesprinkle
Sorry, the friction difference between two new ca... Dec 4 2009, 09:40 AM PRS914-6 It cracks me up when people get on a forum and ask... Dec 4 2009, 10:17 AM davesprinkle
It cracks me up when people get on a forum and as... Dec 4 2009, 10:44 AM Solo914 Dave,
First off, Thanks, I know if you were able ... Dec 4 2009, 11:01 AM davesprinkle
Dave,
First off, Thanks, I know if you were able... Dec 4 2009, 11:22 AM Chicken This is not a design flaw/issue it is an expectat... Dec 4 2009, 11:16 AM davesprinkle
This is not a design flaw/issue it is an expecta... Dec 4 2009, 11:40 AM Cevan
The "E-brake" as you call it is not an ... Dec 4 2009, 01:00 PM SirAndy
The "E-brake" as you call it is not an... Dec 4 2009, 01:11 PM messix Dear Dave,
I really don't think that you are... Dec 4 2009, 11:45 AM davesprinkle
Dear Dave,
I really don't think that you ar... Dec 4 2009, 12:37 PM messix
Dear Dave,
I really don't think that you a... Dec 4 2009, 02:58 PM Chicken quite simply adjust the cables so the RR makes co... Dec 4 2009, 11:51 AM davesprinkle
quite simply adjust the cables so the RR makes c... Dec 4 2009, 12:26 PM SirAndy
I call the system an "emergency brake... Dec 4 2009, 12:45 PM davesprinkle
I call the system an "emergency brake... Dec 4 2009, 12:56 PM SirAndy
Its other function is as an EMERGENCY brake.
Firs... Dec 4 2009, 01:18 PM davesprinkle
I stomp on the brakes, *POP* it said and the peda... Dec 4 2009, 01:33 PM SirAndy [quote name='SirAndy' post='1246418' date='Dec 4 2... Dec 4 2009, 01:37 PM davesprinkle
Did you also read my question? I'll ask again... Dec 4 2009, 03:09 PM Solo914
[quote name='SirAndy' post='1246428' date='Dec 4 ... Dec 4 2009, 03:18 PM SirAndy From the owners manual: Dec 4 2009, 12:53 PM tat2dphreak that happened to me on an old hunting truck we had... Dec 4 2009, 01:56 PM Chicken guys i am glad we can all give each other a hard t... Dec 4 2009, 02:50 PM SirAndy A+ for your lubrication skills :thumbsup:
D- for ... Dec 4 2009, 03:13 PM SirAndy :lol4:
http://wtanaka.com/node/7745 Dec 4 2009, 03:38 PM MDG
:lol4:
http://wtanaka.com/node/7745
:rotfl: ... Dec 4 2009, 08:14 PM |
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