[charles.walkeriv]

2004 CTSV arrives tomorrow. I remember dreaming about this car at 18. I’m finally ready for another project. Purchased from Lithuania sight unseen, lol. American spec, but bad accident turned salvage so sold to EU for better return on repair. Seller says parking brake doesn’t engage/latch. I’ve read that a few people have had luck with cleaning them out. Anybody have an issue solved by cleaning? Is it a Tough job to just replace it? Thanks!


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[Sudderth]

Check to see if the motor actuates when engaged. If it is working then you need to check the cables. Could be as easy as the shoes are worn beyond limits.

 

[charles.walkeriv]

The motor? I haven’t looked at it yet, but I thought it was cable actuated. Wouldn’t the cables run all the way back to the drums? Is the latch mechanism motor operated? Previous owner said the car holds with the e brake pressed, but that doesn’t mean the shoes aren’t worn down. Thanks for the tip! I haven’t worked on many manual cars.


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[Sudderth]

if you have a manual brake pedal and not electric actuated then the cable runs all the way to the front. If yours are electric there is a motor on the rear subframe. multiple adjustment points to tighten up the cable.

 

[charles.walkeriv]

I Replaced the pedal unit with a used one. I also adjusted the rear pads. Pedal works great!!

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