E-brake not holding
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JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2013
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Mine is the same. Dealer did something but did not last long. The parking brake on the jk is garbage. I've since replaced the rotors and gave up adjusting the brakes. I will give it another go when the weather gets better. Until then I keep a $8 harbor freight chuck in the rear 
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Calgary, AB
I use my ebrake every time I park. Still holds fine even on steep inclines. I did have to tighten it up this summer since the cable was starting to stretch a bit. If you pop the little rubber boot on the rear brakes and get one of those brake spoons (I think its called) at a parts store, only 5 bucks or so, you can tighten up the ebrake with the little star nut inside. Holds again now.
As Jeeperjkjeeper mentioned though, mine still does weird things. Normally I have to bring it up almost to the top to hold it, but sometimes I only have to pull it up an inch or two and it holds like a tank... just weird.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: madison, wisconsin
Well you guys have me boggled with the intermittently working ebrakes. I looked but was unsuccessful at finding aftermarket ebrake assembly
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Last edited by Arctic Blue; Dec 23, 2013 at 10:54 PM.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
Thanks. I've done that. I've also rebuilt the brakes and replaced the e-brake pads. Didn't help. I've also modified the e-brake handle with a spring such that the clutch doesn't gum up and not work--so now my handle only pulls up about five clicks. There is something seriously wrong with the Jeep JK e-brake--too many folks are taking their Jeeps to the dealer and leaving with the same problem. So, please, one of you aftermarket manufacturers out there, come out with a fix!
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Independence and Lexington, KY (depends on the time of year)
That's how mine has been since I got it with 12 miles on it, I'd say he's right. Doesn't mean it's not crap though.
JK Junkie
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: New Hampshire
oh thats what that handle is suposed to do?
i thought it was a oh shit handle for driver when all else fails ! i feel like it will snap if i try to make it work from day one on my 12 it will hold on last click but i wouldnt put my life on this faulty and in my eyes recall rip off from chrysler on new jeep