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2000 Cavalier Parking Brake issue - 12/8/2006 3:54:56 PM

aahzmandius

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Howdy, all, Here's hoping someone can better educate me.

This morning, when parking my car, I lifted the parking brake like I usually do, and heard no ratcheting from the handle. Also, the button on the handle now sticks out about 1/2" more than it usually does. I *do* still get a parking brake indicator when I lift the handle, but it doesn't lock into place.

I suspect that either a cable broke, or the mount-point of a cable broke somewhere in the system. Anyone have any other ideas or suggestions?

Thanks,
--Aahz

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RE: 2000 Cavalier Parking Brake issue - 12/8/2006 4:48:56 PM

beckeruti

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um yeah
does the parking brake hold the car in place when you are holding it up
if it does it is not the cable (most likley)
can u push the button in while lifting and if so does it ratchet
if so i would suggest it is the actuall handle assembly

good luck

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RE: 2000 Cavalier Parking Brake issue - 12/9/2006 4:54:27 AM

aahzmandius

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That's a very good question...I haven't put the car in a location where I can test whether or not it'll keep the vehicle stopped while I hold it in the raised position yet. I'll test it ASAP. I know that I hear no ratcheting when I lift the brake handle with the button pressed - it's how I usually raise the handle (I don't like listening to the ratcheting noise most of the time, so I raise it into position and then release the button).

Thanks for the response and idea,
--Aahz

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RE: 2000 Cavalier Parking Brake issue - 12/10/2006 9:24:52 AM

aahzmandius

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Okay, after testing it yesterday, the brake *does* work when I raise the handle, it just doesn't ratchet. Sounds like a replacement Brake Handle assembly is needed. Thanks for the help, all.

--Aahz

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