Thread: ebrake too high
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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MJPowers
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Default Re: ebrake too high

Adjustment is made at the "splitter", where the e-brake cable splits to each side of the rear hubs just above the drive shaft and ahead of the diff. There is a bolt that can be tightened to engage the e-brake sooner. However, when I replaced my rear hub, I had to adjust this bolt several times. Too loose, and no e-brake. Too tight and the mechanism makes a clicking sound at the hub where the cable pivot point would hit on the lug bolts (see pics).

I've tried using the e-brake autocrossing, and it really doesn't do much to slow the car down. It is only designed to hold the parked car in place. Good Luck.
Mike
 
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