Try and use the 'Comment' link below to reply. Have the cables gone slack even when the brake is in the ON position? Does the parking brake still work? Check these basics first as this will give you some ideas as to where the the problem is. **Be Safe when doing these checks!** You might also need a helper for some of these checks. 1 - Are all the cables connected where they should be? 2 - Do the all cables move when you use the parking brake lever? 3 - Does the equalizer pull evenly on both sides? 4 - Does the lever on the back of the hub stop the drum turning when pulled, (on both wheels)? If the cables are all where they should be and the cables all move freely the problem could be at the wheel end of the system. A lot of vehicles have a self adjusting mechanism inside the rear brake drums. Sometimes the adjuster isn't replaced to save money on a service so it gets old, wears down and then can slip causing the parking brake let go with a metallic snap noise. You will need to get the rear brakes stripped down and checked on both sides.
SOURCE: parking brake pedal goes to floor
Hello;
The parking brake cables may be stretched and in need of adjustment. Follow the cables along to a nut. Then you can tighten the adjusters up on both sides until you have the proper tension. Also make certain none of the brackets are bent or broken that the cables ride through.
Thanks;
RPM Northwest
SOURCE: Parking Brake Release Cable has snapped
This should help...http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/parts/partsShelf.jsp?categoryDisplayName=Brakes+%26+Traction+Control&fromType=parts&fromString=search&parentId
SOURCE: honda civic ex 2001 parking brake light stays on then goes off
Replace rear brake pads. If that doesn't help, remove the plastic console around the parking brake lever and adjust the pull on the lever. It's probably so loose that it's trigger the light.
This is not normal, looks like someone accidentally drove several miles with the brake on.
SOURCE: parking brake cable snapped but brake is on. any
Under the dash, where the break release handle is, you'll see a lever where the release cable is/was attached to. Either push forward, or pull back this lever and it will release the parking break. BE CAREFUL the foot peddle for the parking break doesn't hit you in the face!
Mine broke on the 2nd of this month as well....
SOURCE: brake pedal goes to the floor
check vacumn and\or connections to the vacumn boost cannister.
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