E-brake cable

GTZryda · Post by **GTZryda** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:27 pm

Is there a special way to pop the e-brake cable back on the rear drum brakes for a beretta. No matter what i do i can't get it on, and i really need my e-brake to work.

Thanks for the help.

speedygtz · Post by **speedygtz** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:31 pm

y do you really need your ebrake to work? just put it in gear.....

SuzukiGhostRider · Post by **SuzukiGhostRider** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:42 pm

Because cars tend to pop out of gear from time to time Speedy. I too rely heavily on my E-brake though it HAS failed me one time.

GTZryda · Post by **GTZryda** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:48 pm

(speedygtz @ Mar. 24 2008,17:31)QUOTEy do you really need your ebrake to work? just put it in gear.....
I do put it in gear, but my driveway is on a slope . So i like to start it then pull the e-brake while it warms up for a minute.

SuzukiGhostRider · Post by **SuzukiGhostRider** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:01 pm

Usually when removing or re-installing an E-brake cable it's best to hook it up with the shoes off first,then reinstall all components. Easiest way I know bro. GL.

GTZryda · Post by **GTZryda** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:17 pm

(SuzukiGhostRider @ Mar. 24 2008,19:01)QUOTEUsually when removing or re-installing an E-brake cable it's best to hook it up with the shoes off first,then reinstall all components. Easiest way I know bro. GL.
I know what your saying, I tried to but i couldn't get the spring to compress enough to pop it back on.

berettaspeed15 · Post by **berettaspeed15** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:58 pm

I park mine with the ebrake on and the tranny in reverse, always. And when you dont use the ebrake, someone puts your front wheels on casters and rolls your SH$% away. hahaha

Post by **quad4berettagtz** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:37 am

Best advice I can give is to make sure the shoes are all off and just muscle it... At least that is what I did on my '91 GA. Another potential solution (what I was about to try before I went and manhandled it) would be to disconnect the cable up by the handle inside the car. Might give it enough travel. Good luck!

GTZryda · Post by **GTZryda** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:22 pm

Thanks everyone for the advice. But i gave in and to it to the shop and got all new rear brakes FTW. I was just gonna switch over from my 90 gt parts car but they were just as bad. But my car stops on a dime now, and with your guys help i know how to do it my self in the future.

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