Deutschdan

In a previous post I mentioned that my emergency brake wouldn't release. It was the cables. The handle released, but the cables were corroded, said the dealer.

QCRAZY

That's common, at least it's cheap to fix! The e-brake portion of my rear calipers seized!!

Scott Long

I have to park it in gear. What makes me upset is having to shut the car off so I can park in gear to keep it from rolling even if I'm only going to run in somewhere for a few minutes. That means more wear and tear on my starter. Do you think I need a new cable, or could my calipers be stuck or what??? I'm looking for an easy, possible do-it-myself in the driveway on ramps fix.

QCRAZY

...just one is more expensive

The easiest way to figure it out is to trace your e-brake cable back to the rear caliper. Find the spring on the caliper that attches to the brake cable. Now, with a screwdriver pry on the spring to see if it will move. Check both calipers to see if they move.

If you can move them with the screwdriver then your cable is probably rusted. If you can't budge either then it's the caliper!!

HTH!!

Deutschdan

Scott, It's hard to guess whether it's your calipers or cables. It could be both. It looks like my car has had both problems.