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RentonD · 10-25-2009, 09:46 AM

OK, so I'm pretty much tired of how weak my e-brake is. Once upon a time I bought this car for $2000 and it was nice. Then I discovered that one of the e-brake lines was not hooked up to the caliper. The lock plate was just gone. OK, that's fine. I zip-tie it in, but it's just too weak and I want to adjust it to FSM condition. I don't even get tension till 4-6 clicks.

How can I know when there is just enough tension on my e-brake? How can I know that I'm not destroying the cables/calipers? Are there any tips anyone can give me?

Thanks,
RentonD

*!Zar!* · 10-25-2009, 11:37 AM

Under the ebrake handle is a nut. It's a 10mm. Hold the ebrake button and tighten that nut. It add tension as well as lower the handle so it doesn't look like you're stopping a train.

Too much tension will cause your ebrake to be on even if it isn't up.

ZEratic · 12-06-2013, 12:24 PM

Does anyone know if this part has the adjustment bolt on it? I broke mine off and NEED to replace it. (over torquing problems) CABLE ASSY-PARKING BRAKE,FRONT - 240SX (S13) 1989-1994 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

443 Parking Brake Control :: Brake :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 240SX Parts (S13) 1989-1994 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

zerodameaon · 12-06-2013, 02:43 PM

I believe that is a threaded section on the front. Been a long time since I have had mine apart.

Raybestos BC94999 - Auto Parts Network

ZEratic · 12-06-2013, 05:15 PM

is that an oem replacement?

mechanicalmoron · 12-06-2013, 06:13 PM

Automatics have "e-brakes". Manuals have parking brakes.

Have a parking brake, like a man.

ZEratic · 12-07-2013, 11:34 AM

the e-brake post was posted 4 years ago. we're on parking brakes now breh.

zerodameaon · 12-07-2013, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEratic

the e-brake post was posted 4 years ago. we're on parking brakes now breh.

Just ignore him, its the easiest thing to do with trolls.

IDK if its OER but I believe the one I posted is going to be the same thing as the one you did, just not OEM.

Jites · 12-09-2013, 05:57 AM

no no... your all wrong, its a hand brake!

10-25-2009, 09:46 AM	#1
RentonD Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Waterford, MI Age: 29 Posts: 143 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	E-Brake Adjustment Tension OK, so I'm pretty much tired of how weak my e-brake is. Once upon a time I bought this car for $2000 and it was nice. Then I discovered that one of the e-brake lines was not hooked up to the caliper. The lock plate was just gone. OK, that's fine. I zip-tie it in, but it's just too weak and I want to adjust it to FSM condition. I don't even get tension till 4-6 clicks. How can I know when there is just enough tension on my e-brake? How can I know that I'm not destroying the cables/calipers? Are there any tips anyone can give me? Thanks, RentonD

10-25-2009, 11:37 AM	#2
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Under the ebrake handle is a nut. It's a 10mm. Hold the ebrake button and tighten that nut. It add tension as well as lower the handle so it doesn't look like you're stopping a train. Too much tension will cause your ebrake to be on even if it isn't up. __________________

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12-06-2013, 12:24 PM	#3
ZEratic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does anyone know if this part has the adjustment bolt on it? I broke mine off and NEED to replace it. (over torquing problems) CABLE ASSY-PARKING BRAKE,FRONT - 240SX (S13) 1989-1994 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com 443 Parking Brake Control :: Brake :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 240SX Parts (S13) 1989-1994 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

12-06-2013, 05:15 PM	#5
ZEratic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is that an oem replacement?

12-06-2013, 06:13 PM	#6
mechanicalmoron Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: tx Posts: 1,073 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Automatics have "e-brakes". Manuals have parking brakes. Have a parking brake, like a man.

12-07-2013, 11:34 AM	#7
ZEratic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the e-brake post was posted 4 years ago. we're on parking brakes now breh.

12-09-2013, 05:57 AM	#9
Jites Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 33 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no no... your all wrong, its a hand brake!