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parking brake HELP!!!

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Old 07-17-2009, 09:25 PM
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Question parking brake HELP!!!

I have a 93 850. The parking brake is not working properly. It will only keep the vehicle from rolling forward and sticks every time you apply it. By sticking I mean you release the handle and the brake remains on. I am trying to find out if anyone has had this problem and if so how did they correct it? I am suspecting the cable. The vehicle in question is actually 600 miles from me and I have a very limited time to fix it for safety inspection purposes. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Old 07-18-2009, 12:16 AM
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sounds like the cables.... where is the car from? winter area with salt and rust? could be the brakes them selfs, but dont see that alot.
 
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Old 07-18-2009, 01:07 AM
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I hate screwing with parking brakes. Cables are a pain.

My old wagon never had a working P brake.

Winter and road salt can take a toll on these things. Or, it may just be not working properly. Perhaps it is loose?
 
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Old 07-19-2009, 12:10 AM
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I bought the car last year in northern VA. I have had it in OH for the majority of the time. I am not sure of its past locations. how much of a pain in the @$$ are the cables?
 
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