emg brake locked up

[oldyak]

got in my car this morning.....parking/emg brake stuck!!
was cold...19
I use it all the time so I must assume there is a **** issue...
where are the **** points..and what ****??
thanks
by the way...1989

 

[Eric VerValin]

LoL!! I've been there done that.. drug the rear end about 2 blocks trying to pop it loose, but it didnt work. I let it sit until it got warm. Or maybe put a torch on the line itself... or pull the cable out of the caliper, but being as cold as it is.. lol your kinda screwed... At least your in TN its supposed to be a little bit warmer tommorow. GL!

 

[Mike93]

FYI...new cables are $15 a side from local auto parts stores. You'll spend not much more time changing them out versus lubing old ones. Not saying this is necessary...but a hung emergency brake can take out a rotor/pad real quick and that right there is the price of two new cables.

 

[91SLOSHO]

mine were a little locked up this morning.. but they released by the end of the driveway (cables are only a few months old FYI) the car just hates me for driving it in winter i think

 

[Eric VerValin]

Just leave it in gear, thats what I always did in winter. I never had a problem until it was slushy out, after that, if I used the parking brake, it would freeze for sure.

 

[crazy_canadian]

Sometimes mine sticks too.
They are about 2 months old, all 3 brand new cables.
I think the system is just shit. I need to^put mine on to use my remote starter and swing it aroud on the snow. So if it seize on me, I'll just change them again.

 

[Eric VerValin]

I think its that stupid braid they have.. just seems to hold water too well