Sagging E brake cable

[waltmail]

Really sags below floorpan level and will not engage for use. I am going to replace the rear rotors and pads this weekend and am wondering if there is something to look for while in that area that might correct the problem.

[D-a-n-i-e-l]

Nope, just the adjustment under the driver floor pan.

[handmedownreatta]

you can remove the levers on the calipers and move them up a notch to get the parking brake working again.it worked for me.i found it in the search.

[Machiner 55]

Walter,

What I found to be the cause of my sagging brake cable was the left rear cable had somehow disconnected itself from the equalizer connector. It's located above the cross-member of the rear suspension. On page 5-20 of the FSM (both '88 & '89 model years) (both paper and online versions) position "G" in figure 5-17.

John F.

[D-a-n-i-e-l]

you can remove the levers on the calipers and move them up a notch to get the parking brake working again.it worked for me.i found it in the search.

Sorry I did not know those are adjustable.

[waltmail]

Walter,

What I found to be the cause of my sagging brake cable was the left rear cable had somehow disconnected itself from the equalizer connector. It's located above the cross-member of the rear suspension. On page 5-20 of the FSM (both '88 & '89 model years) (both paper and online versions) position "G" in figure 5-17.

John F.

Prior to fixing the condition was your e brake rendered useless? Thanks for the info.

[Machiner 55]

Walter,

In a word, yes. And the red brake light kept coming on. To get it to turn off, I'd pull on the release handle then, after pushing the pedal to the floor, let the pedal pop back to it's retracted position.

John F.

[waltmail]

Walter,

In a word, yes. And the red brake light kept coming on. To get it to turn off, I'd pull on the release handle then, after pushing the pedal to the floor, let the pedal pop back to it's retracted position.

John F.

That sounds familiar. Thanks.