parking brake
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parking brake
1987 XJ-S V12. I've had it 5 years now, and the parking brake still doesn't work (it didn't when I bought it, which I was aware of). I live in the flatlands of the midwest US.
I'm contemplating removing it...well, the brake handle, not the brake. Given the age of the car, I don't anticipate that it's going to be parked on a steep slope anytime soon. And, more importantly, the handle tends to snag my right pant leg as I "rotate" to get my feet out of the car, which is annoying.
I suppose my mind is close to made-up, but I like to get a reality check by posting here and seeing if I'm missing something. I intend to keep it until either it or I rust away, so I'm not worried about its resale value.
Of course option "B" would be to just shorten the handle to remove the snagging issue, but since I'd have to take the handle out to do that I'm not sure it makes sense.
Thanks,
John
I'm contemplating removing it...well, the brake handle, not the brake. Given the age of the car, I don't anticipate that it's going to be parked on a steep slope anytime soon. And, more importantly, the handle tends to snag my right pant leg as I "rotate" to get my feet out of the car, which is annoying.
I suppose my mind is close to made-up, but I like to get a reality check by posting here and seeing if I'm missing something. I intend to keep it until either it or I rust away, so I'm not worried about its resale value.
Of course option "B" would be to just shorten the handle to remove the snagging issue, but since I'd have to take the handle out to do that I'm not sure it makes sense.
Thanks,
John
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John,
I would remove that handle.
All mine did not work, and when the rear cradle was out for oil leaks, haha, I refurbished the calipers, but, like you, never use the damn thing on any of them, and even on a RHD car, that thing is in the bloody way.
The "P" works just fine.
Even the newer cars in the fleet (the dark side as some say) have working P brakes, that I NEVER use.
No inspections here to check that thing anyway.
I would remove that handle.
All mine did not work, and when the rear cradle was out for oil leaks, haha, I refurbished the calipers, but, like you, never use the damn thing on any of them, and even on a RHD car, that thing is in the bloody way.
The "P" works just fine.
Even the newer cars in the fleet (the dark side as some say) have working P brakes, that I NEVER use.
No inspections here to check that thing anyway.
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I have the opposite problem, where as soon as I start the car the parking brakes are on indicating the ebrake or brake is being pushed. I'd like to remove it too but I need it to pass safety for me to put it back on the road. Is it just the adjustment at the handbrake or is it the sensor on the back of the brake pedal? it doesn't feel like its grabbing but I just put new brakes on it.
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I have the opposite problem, where as soon as I start the car the parking brakes are on indicating the ebrake or brake is being pushed. I'd like to remove it too but I need it to pass safety for me to put it back on the road. Is it just the adjustment at the handbrake or is it the sensor on the back of the brake pedal? it doesn't feel like its grabbing but I just put new brakes on it.
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Yes the warning light is on in the dash and the brake lights are on the tail lights. The parking brake lever has been button pushed down so its disengaged. There is a sensor according to my book just behind the brake pedal if you look underneath. Apparently you adjust it so as soon as the pedal is pushed the lever activates and I'm assuming puts on the brake light?
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Yes the warning light is on in the dash and the brake lights are on the tail lights. The parking brake lever has been button pushed down so its disengaged. There is a sensor according to my book just behind the brake pedal if you look underneath. Apparently you adjust it so as soon as the pedal is pushed the lever activates and I'm assuming puts on the brake light?
Next question: Which warning light is on in the dash? There is a low fluid warning light, an ABS warning light (if you have that system) and a parking brake warning light.
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