E-Brake Problem

[Makahveli]

I have a 5-speed manual so I use this all the time. Problem is that the e-brake only holds if I back it in the drive way like nose towards downhill. If I park it uphill like how you regularly park in a driveway it just rolls back. Anybody knows the problem of fix?

 

[blue00]

E-brakes

You might want to try tightening the shoes via the rear brake self adjusters. No tools are even required for this part.

On a straight stretch of non-occupied road, put the vehicle in reverse and back up, subsequently applying the brakes aggressively. REdo this 2-3 times and if your brake hardware is not seized the self adjusters will have moved the shoes closer to the drums and will not slip when parked nose uphill. :roll:

If you haven't any success you might want to check (if you haven't had a brake job this year or last) if the rear brakes and hardware are in a suitable operating condition.

Yvon

 

[blue00]

Should apologise for not introducing myself though

Sorry for responding w/o sayin I'm the nubie but have learnt alot from all of yas since I've signed in January. THanks and keep up the splodin' and splainin'

Yvon