[Shotimes] Disengage parking brake

[Donald Mallinson]

Yes, the parking brake mechanism CAN make the brake drag. 
Check out the back of the caliper.  You can see the E-brake 
cable come to the caliper to a lever where the return spring 
is also attached.  You can take a screwdriver or pliers and 
"park" it back on the locating pin that keeps it from 
over-rotating when opening up. All easy to spot.

The usual cause for an e-brake that won't release are the 
cables at the back.  I had to replace those on my '89 at 
about 120,000 miles of midwest weather!

Another cause of dragging can be the slider pins, and that 
is tougher to fix.  Remove wheel, and see if the caliper 
will slide back and forth even a little.

Remove the bolts and see if the slider pins are able to 
move.  Clean and re-lube (if you can get them out) with 
Dielectric grease.  Replace rubber boot if torn or missing.

Don Mallinson

Bill Murray wrote:
> Does anyone know how to disengage the parking brake at the rear wheels?
> My right side seems to be stuck.  I can smell the warm breaks and the
> pedal travels very easily at first when engaging the parking break.  I
> need to drive the car tomorrow morning so I am hoping that there is
> something easy I can do to fix it.  Thanks
>  
> Bill
> Finally got my car back today!!  Yay!!  It looks great!
> 
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