Parking Brake Too Tight

sleepn_sn95 · Apr 16, 2017

After installing my MM LCA's yesterday (which required disconnecting the e brake cables) my passenger side caliper is now dragging while driving. The e brake handle was accidentally pulled while the cable was disconnected and I believe this adjusted it tighter. How do I loosen it or reset the adjustment? Everything I've read online is just for tightening it up.

Thanks

Burninriverdiver · Apr 16, 2017

When I change rear pads on most vehicles the parking brake almost always drags. A little pb blaster and a few pulls on the inner cable with pliers usually loosens things up for me. If the parking brake was functional before then this should hopefully work

07GtS197 · Apr 16, 2017

If bedding the pads or using pb blaster doesnt work then yes there is an adjustment nut on the side of the e brake handle hidden by the console. I wouldnt touch it just yet though.

g36 monkey · Apr 16, 2017

Disconnect the cable from the caliper and give the metal part a really good tug to get some extra slack out of the sleeve

sleepn_sn95 · Apr 17, 2017

Well I pulled the wheel off tonight to take another look at it. Turns out there isn't a return spring on the caliper on that side. I disconnected the cable and the parking brake now releases as it did before. It could never hold my car alone on my driveway and it's back to that lol. I still dont know what was going on before with the cable connected and no spring. At least I can drive the car now

DKblue98GT · Apr 18, 2017

sleepn_sn95 said:
Well I pulled the wheel off tonight to take another look at it. Turns out there isn't a return spring on the caliper on that side. I disconnected the cable and the parking brake now releases as it did before. It could never hold my car alone on my driveway and it's back to that lol. I still dont know what was going on before with the cable connected and no spring. At least I can drive the car now

Well, that would certainly make a difference. Glad you got it sorted. Car looks awesome!