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E Brake issues!!!

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Old 12-21-2012, 05:58 AM
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Latched the e brake last night and it worked fine. Last night when it was latched I wrapped just the handle of the E brake with 550 paracord. Now this morning the E brake works however the lever is dead it will not latch into position. I have to hold the lever up to keep E brake engaged. Could this some how be related to wrapping the handle with the 550. Kinda stumped on this?? Any and all help is welcomed and appreciated
Old 12-21-2012, 06:01 AM
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Welcome to the club! The ebrakes are notorious for breaking. You can get a whole new unit for like $50 from the factory. Not too hard to install either.
Old 12-21-2012, 09:26 AM
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Had my entire e brake assembly replaced at 35K. It was all rusted up. Started having sticking/lock up issues with it around 30K. The Jeep was about 3 years old at the time. Oh 2 new rear calipers as well before that because those stuck.
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Did you do the wrap to tight that its squeeing the internal mechanics?
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SGT Mack. That's what I am thinking just didn't think it would clamp down like that. Guess I need to cut it off and see. What a waste of 550 lol



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