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TookayS2K · 06-16-12, 01:43 AM

I've always had a problem with my e-brake on my 2010 is250 awd that I purchased new. The e-brake barely holds the car on an incline unless you put the pedal all the way down to the floor. I noticed other IS' that I've driven to have very strong e-brakes. The pedal itself feels much more stiff.

I've asked my dealer to look at this problem many times and all they do is tighten it a few clicks and they tell me it's in spec. Finally, I asked them to compare with a different IS that they had on the lot. Of course it was a night and day difference. They kept my car for a few days and I got a call saying it's because my 2010 ebrake system is different. It's just how the newer ones are designed and that it's normal to have to push it all the way down to the floor to hold the car.

He said the 2009 and lower models have different e-brake systems and that's why mine feels different. Can anybody confirm this?

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kim0217 · 06-16-12, 02:13 AM

my 07 really tight, my roomate's 2011 feel loose, but I think they hold it like the same

AtlantaGuy · 06-16-12, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TookayS2K

I've always had a problem with my e-brake on my 2010 is250 awd that I purchased new. The e-brake barely holds the car on an incline unless you put the pedal all the way down to the floor. I noticed other IS' that I've driven to have very strong e-brakes. The pedal itself feels much more stiff.

I've asked my dealer to look at this problem many times and all they do is tighten it a few clicks and they tell me it's in spec. Finally, I asked them to compare with a different IS that they had on the lot. Of course it was a night and day difference. They kept my car for a few days and I got a call saying it's because my 2010 ebrake system is different. It's just how the newer ones are designed and that it's normal to have to push it all the way down to the floor to hold the car.

He said the 2009 and lower models have different e-brake systems and that's why mine feels different. Can anybody confirm this?

My 2008 is the same way. Had the dealer adjust it about 6 months ago but it didn't really make any difference. I bought the car brand new and it has always been this way.

If I had to use it to stop for some reason, there is no way it would stop the car.

Hoovey2411 · 06-16-12, 08:39 AM

The e-brake/parking brake cable just needs to be tightened. see your local dealer hah

Sango · 06-16-12, 11:18 AM

Shouldn't need to go all the way down. Close to 3/4 way more likely.

KillaIS250 · 06-16-12, 04:09 PM

My 2007 is like that too - it won't really hold unless you put the pedal all the way down to the ground.

I've driven a couple other IS's and it was the same way....so I figured that's just how it was lol

isam250 · 06-16-12, 04:49 PM

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/atta...adjustment.pdf

TookayS2K · 06-17-12, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kim0217

my 07 really tight, my roomate's 2011 feel loose, but I think they hold it like the same

Yeah... every other older IS that I've tested is real tight but my 2010 is pretty loose.

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Originally Posted by AtlantaGuy

My 2008 is the same way. Had the dealer adjust it about 6 months ago but it didn't really make any difference. I bought the car brand new and it has always been this way.

If I had to use it to stop for some reason, there is no way it would stop the car.

Strange that yours is an 08 and the same... it seems all the 2010 and up are loose.

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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

The e-brake/parking brake cable just needs to be tightened. see your local dealer hah

Dealer adjusted it and said it's in spec. But we hopped in another IS and it was a night and day difference so he kept it another few days to check it out. He said it's because the pre-2010 had different E-brake systems. Not sure if this is true or not.

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Originally Posted by KillaIS250

My 2007 is like that too - it won't really hold unless you put the pedal all the way down to the ground.

I've driven a couple other IS's and it was the same way....so I figured that's just how it was lol

I've noticed the opposite. All other IS' that I've driven have been significantly more tight.

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Originally Posted by isam250

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/atta...adjustment.pdf

do you think my dealer is adjusting shoe clearance and not pedal travel? I think this might be the problem

07Lex350 · 06-18-12, 01:50 PM

Same here as well, all the way down.

shadowman · 06-18-12, 02:14 PM

on my 2010 is250 RWD.... it needs to be ALL THE WAY down to hold the car.

kingster · 06-18-12, 02:34 PM

Must push pedal all the way down when down/up hill. I always turn wheels in/outward.
What I really don't like when car parked up/downhill and put in gear, there is clank sound coming from transmission. Gear (R/D) doen not go in smoothly. I hate it!!

TookayS2K · 06-18-12, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 07Lex350

Same here as well, all the way down.

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Originally Posted by shadowman

on my 2010 is250 RWD.... it needs to be ALL THE WAY down to hold the car.

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Originally Posted by kingster

Must push pedal all the way down when down/up hill. I always turn wheels in/outward.
What I really don't like when car parked up/downhill and put in gear, there is clank sound coming from transmission. Gear (R/D) doen not go in smoothly. I hate it!!

Good to know I'm not the only one! Doesn't make sense. Can anybody confirm what the dealership said about the e-brake systems being completely different pre-2009?

Also, it's not good to have your car stopping on your parking gear. My dealer actually said to me why should i be so concerned?? Nobody uses E-brakes anymore.

lol