Stupid E-brake quetion

[super302]

My ebrake handle isn't "Parallel with the world", it 'favors' the drivers side, is there any adjustment in there to get it back even with the counsel??

BTW-i can push it over to make it straight, put it'll jsut slide right back over, it isn't that bad, but i'm really picky about my car

Does anyone know what i'm talking about

 

[Shakerhood]

I just put a handbrake in my car yesterday, the front bolt hole is slotted left and right and the rear bolt hole is slotted front to back so yes there is some side to side you can get out of it.

 

[super302]

do i need to rip out the center counsel?

 

[Shakerhood]

Yep, the arm rest first, then pull up the shift boot, and take out the 4 screws and lift the console up. The hardest part is the damn plug for the power mirrors, I can tell you that plug wouldnt vibrate loose in an earthquake!

 

[super302]

Yep, the arm rest first, then pull up the shift boot, and take out the 4 screws and lift the console up. The hardest part is the damn plug for the power mirrors, I can tell you that plug wouldnt vibrate loose in an earthquake!

Thanks

 

[Shakerhood]

No Problem!

 

[super302]

can you tell me what one i need to mess with:

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[Shakerhood]

The forward hold down bolt is slotted left to right, so that would be the one to help you straighten from side to side.

 

[super302]

The forward hold down bolt is slotted left to right, so that would be the one to help you straighten from side to side.

i messed with both bolts, sorta worked, still not perfect....oh well

 

[Shakerhood]

You could always take it out and elongate that front hole a bit more to get it pointing straight.

 

[nmk_61802]

I think this needs to be looked at again, as mine is the same way. I don't think it's fixable by adjusting the handle position. On mine the handle will wiggle when the e-brake is not engaged, but the base will not move, nor will the handle move when the e-brake is engaged and has tension on it. It appears as though the center pivot section has a hole that wallers out and causes this problem. The only way I know to fix it is to replace the handle. If anyone else knows better please correct me as I do not want to replace this.

 

[5spd GT]

To stay somewhat on topic...but what is the way to know if my e-brake is shot or if it just needs to be adjusted...

My cable pulls up all the way up and doesn't hold the car...but the cables aren't snapped from what I see...???