Parking break issue
07-18-2011, 01:45 PM
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Parking break issue
Today is the third time my parking brake has gone out. Twice it has been dealer replaced. Anyone else having an issue with the spring going out?
07-18-2011, 02:14 PM
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i had the ratchet go last fall, but when i park it on an incline the jeep moves a touch and i hear a loud metallic click that i reallly dont like.. i hate the whole E-brake in general
07-19-2011, 09:19 AM
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from what i can tell the parking brake was never that great on our jeeps 
they work ok...if you adjust them.
i think in some cases some dont adjust them often enough and crank on the handle which breaks parts.
they work ok...if you adjust them.i think in some cases some dont adjust them often enough and crank on the handle which breaks parts.
07-19-2011, 09:57 AM
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Mine broke completely at 33,000 miles and a time-expired warranty. the dealership still fixed it for free. I pulled it up one day and the cable snapped, making the handle useless. They replaced the entire linkage, springs, and handle. Evidently, they know it is an issue.
Now I have a new one that is about a year old and still don't work. I have to put bricks behind my tires in the driveway or else my jeep will be in the street!
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07-19-2011, 11:53 AM
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I've gotta pull the crap out of mine to keep the jeep in one place. A few times I've walked out of stores or what not and found the jeep had rolled halfway across the parking lot, once into a main road. Not cool. I've tried adjusting the cable underneath with little to no gain. Just a bad design.
07-19-2011, 12:37 PM
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That is an excellent idea!
It sucks on the trail.
07-19-2011, 04:12 PM
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Where in Upstate NY are you? I had the dealer check mine out for a popping sound it was making while pulling on the handle. They replace the whole assembly without any issues.