Parking Brake Pedal

[dobie]

One more quick question if I may..... Being a 4speed, I use my parking brake frequently. Upon releasing the pedal, it doesn't raise up enough to shut the light off in the dash. I can pull the lever farther up, and eventually I can manage to get the light off.

So...is there a spring or something that is replaceable that can fix this?

I've searched the local parts online stores and haven't found anything.

 

[roadrunnerh]

I have the same problem! The P brake will disengage, but the pedal kinda hangs low.

 

[dobie]

Well, Im glad im not the only one then....

 

[roadrunnerh]

I've been just dealing with it for YEARS, but would like to resolve it.
I've looked mine over somewhat and can't figure out what's wrong or missing.

 

[mac]

i would double check your cable adjusment. make sure all drum brakes are adjusted on the service side then adjust the parking brake. should be able to get enough tension to hold pedal up without causing the brakes to drag. oh, release the tension on the parking brake first before doing the service brake adjustment.

 

[dobie]

Thanks. Guess its time to get my nose back into the shop manual. I was kinda hoping there was a spring or something that needed replaced.

 

[Basketcase]

it's a lot eaiser just to take the bulb outta the dash Steve..... :basketcase:

 

[dobie]

Hmm....I suppose you're right. As long as nothing is catching with the pedal down...

 

[roadrunnerh]

On mine, the brakes are completely disengaged when I pull the lever. It's just the arm of the pedal droops.

 

[dobie]

Yeah, same for me too. just making sure.

 

[Basketcase]

my Charger was like that for most of the time I had it.

 

[dobie]

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[69hemibeep]

Steve when you build your hood prop rods put a little one together for the park brake :jester:

 

[Basketcase]

IIRC...isn't there an adjusment for the light switch?

 

[dobie]

Steve when you build your hood prop rods put a little one together for the park brake :jester:

Good thinking!

 

[ACME A12]

Parking brake in Bambilicious is all FUBAR. You have to push down on the release lever after depressing the pedal to get it to lock in place. I've never investigated the problem...figured it would become apparent when I tore the car apart at some point. Hopefully it is an easy fix... :crazy:

 

[Basketcase]

from what I hear, you couldn't reach the e brake anyway with the seat all the way back and you staring at the sky.......... :acme: :acme: :acme: :acme: :acme: