89reattaLNTHREE Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Can anyone tell me what this is hanging on the driver side of my reatta about dead even or so of the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Parking brake cable adjuster. Shouldn't be hanging down. It should be under spring tension to hold it semi-taut unless the cables are sticking internally or the rear park brake is jammed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 i realized the other day that my parking brake doesn't work at all....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89reattaLNTHREE Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 alright i definitely didnt have my parking brake on. so how would i correct this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Check rear pads, then tighten the adjuster. If the cables are not stuck this should fix your probelm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest daveagain909 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 does pumping the emergency brake tighten this cable? I never use my emegency brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwack Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 While on the topic of the emergency brake (isn't it referred to as the parking brake??), it takes three pumps of the brake before I can pump no more. Is this normal for the Reatta? On a 2000 Buick Regal I had, I only had to press down once on the pedal for it to be effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 If your TEVES brake system goes out you will be calling it the emergency brake from then on even if "parking brake" is the correct nomenclature. The Reatta normally requires more than one pump on the pedal. That is why it says "PUMP TO SET" on the pedal. Mine takes 2 pumps but that is determined by the adjuster shown in the photo above. You might get it down to 1 pump with adjustment but you run the risk of the brake pads having pressure on them that could lead to premature wear and overheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest daveagain909 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 If he simply pumps the emergency brake will it fix that problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 No, I don't think so. If the cable is loose enough to let the adjuster hang under the car, something in the cables or the caliper is probably sticking that keeps the cable from being pulled back in order to take up the slack. The problem really needs investigation before simply adjusting out the slack that is allowing the adjuster to hang down.Once the cables and caliper have been checked for proper operation, that slack can be adjusted out with the adjuster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89reattaLNTHREE Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 So I need to check my rear calipers and make sure the pump break is operating correctly. Then adjust the adjuster to take out the slack is the steps i should take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 You need to inspect the cables from the adjuster back to the caliper for binding, kinks or anything else that would prevent the cable from operating smoothly.Then you need to check to make sure the caliper is not sticking someway that would prevent the cable from working properly.If all the above is OK then you can adjust the slack out of the cable using the adjuster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89reattaLNTHREE Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Alright sounds good thanks for the help guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Let us know how things turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89reattaLNTHREE Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 alright i looked at it today when i pump the parking brake it pulls the cable tight like it should. The caliper seems to be working fine rotor and pads are wearing good. The only weird thing is when i release the parking brake it sounds like a gun goin off i dont know if anyone else does the same. SO i am thinkng just adjust the cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 A loud pop when releasing the brake is normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest daveagain909 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 so Is the cable now tight and fixed? It looks like it worked by just pumping the emergendy brake, correct? or am I reading this wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89reattaLNTHREE Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 i had to adjust the cable. couldnt find anything else wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest daveagain909 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 what did you adjust? is there adjustment screws or what? Please let me know the specifics because I see one of my cars is beginning to show what you saw and would like to fix it now before it gets worse and sags more like yours is or was. I must be having a brain freeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 The photo #1 above shows the adjuster hanging down. The threaded rod screws into the metal housing that has the end of the cable attached to it. You screw the threaded rod in clockwise to take up the slack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest daveagain909 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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