Deegee

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The E-brake in my 92 SC400 engages when I rip it usually 1/5 times, I'm guessing the line needs to be adjusted but I'm not too sure how to do this in these cars.

Is there a DIY anywhere that shows how to adjust the line in these cars? I can pretty much drive with the e brake engaged and the rear wheels will still spin without hesitation so I'm thinking it's only engaging when the handbrake is engaged completely vertical to the ceiling.

Any ideas on where I need to begin?

Kris9884

iTrader: (7)

Here ya go :

1) jack up rear of car + chock front wheels
1b) seriously, chock the front wheels
2) remove rear wheel
3) put car in neutral, e-brake off
4) in the rear disc-drum there are a few 8mm access holes
5) turn one to the 6-o'clock position
6) you can now see the e-brake adjustment gear with a flashlight
7) use a screwdriver to adjust the e-brake gear until the disc-drum doesn't want to spin easily
8) repeat for other wheel

If that doesn't work you'll need new ebrake shoes or there could be something wrong with the line itself.

Deegee

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for the quick reply. Question about #7 - By adjusting the e-brake gear until the disc barely spins, does this basically replicate the e-brake being engaged? If so, does that mean I should crank the gear as recommended by you, and then go inside the cabin and engage the e-brake to insure that the rear wheels lock up completely?

Kris9884

iTrader: (7)

Yeah that's the part you'll kind of have to tune to your liking of how soon the handle grabs. I like to pull the handle about 6-7 clicks before its locked. I adjusted it just enough to wear the pad was touching and backed it off like half a turn.

Deegee

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I have my e-brake functionality working now!! Thank you.