E-brake not holding
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Newcastle-upon-Tyne,UK
Just had to replace mine
Cable snapped night before going in for yearly Govt inspection, so now know how to access that area
Still its had 9 years of use I guess but still couldn't help a little profanity when it snapped
JK Jedi
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Knoxville
How long has the spring trick been working? I notice 2015's (at least that new) have a much better grab than my 2010- and I've tried it on 3 different jeeps- 32's, 35's, and 37'a- all of them held better than my 2010 to the point where I'm looking at swapping in the new handle and unit.
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2019
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From: BELLEFONTE PA
Hello all. New to this forum as I just bought a 2010 Wrangler I plan to drive a lot to keep from putting too many miles on my truck. My wrangler is a V-6, 6 speed with 105K on it.. Just replaced rear calipers, rotors, parking brake shoes and rear hoses. My parking brake doesn't hold for squat. The cable is in good shape. If I adjust the park brake shoes anymore they will start to drag.
My problem is my driveway is 13 degrees, It's steep. It's where this Jeep needs to sit and not move. Keeping it in gear and the parking brake on does not hold it all.
My question is, has anyone tried a hydraulic line lock on their Jeep to use as a parking brake. Jegs has one for under $30.00. My worry is that it might mess with the ABS system or the hill assist. Anyone have any thoughts or experience on this. My research tells me this should work like a charm for holding on a hill. Just looking for some expertise.
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performa...content=Brakes
My problem is my driveway is 13 degrees, It's steep. It's where this Jeep needs to sit and not move. Keeping it in gear and the parking brake on does not hold it all.
My question is, has anyone tried a hydraulic line lock on their Jeep to use as a parking brake. Jegs has one for under $30.00. My worry is that it might mess with the ABS system or the hill assist. Anyone have any thoughts or experience on this. My research tells me this should work like a charm for holding on a hill. Just looking for some expertise.
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performa...content=Brakes
JK Jedi
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Knoxville
I could be wrong and it's been a long time since I looked into it but I believe some state codes prohibit that as a parking brake. I hear PA is pretty strict on the inspections. The best solution I've seen was something similar but they added a rotor to the tcase and had the brake there. Obviously quite a bit more than $30.
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2019
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
Mine had the opposite problem, the drivers side parking brake was seized because it was full of rust and sand. I had to replace the cable and bend back the metal piece by the handle that holds all 3 pieces together. It took a bit to clean and lube the pivot point in the hub but it works great now.
JK Newbie
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From: Cleveland
My parking Brake does not hold well and I consider it to be a safety issue. Hopefully someone here has a solution.
I have to park in 1st or R (obviously a good practice) and pull hard on the handbrake to hold on my 2012 JKU from rolling down my slightly steeper than typical driveway. (brake + 2nd will not hold) Took it to the dealer and they replaced part of the handbrake lever mechanism that was bent. It held a little better for about a week (more positive "clicks", smoother) but then reverted to the pre-"fix" state. I followed up with the dealer and they said "that is how jeep build it" and the brake was "working properly". They also said to aggressively set the handbrake... in my case means pull until it feels like something is going to bend or brake.
Searching here some it seems hit-or-miss with brake adjustment. There is a short thread talking about adding a reinforcement plate to the handbrake ratchet mechanism. I may try that after I run out of warranty. .
-Jim
I have to park in 1st or R (obviously a good practice) and pull hard on the handbrake to hold on my 2012 JKU from rolling down my slightly steeper than typical driveway. (brake + 2nd will not hold) Took it to the dealer and they replaced part of the handbrake lever mechanism that was bent. It held a little better for about a week (more positive "clicks", smoother) but then reverted to the pre-"fix" state. I followed up with the dealer and they said "that is how jeep build it" and the brake was "working properly". They also said to aggressively set the handbrake... in my case means pull until it feels like something is going to bend or brake.
Searching here some it seems hit-or-miss with brake adjustment. There is a short thread talking about adding a reinforcement plate to the handbrake ratchet mechanism. I may try that after I run out of warranty. .
-Jim
This did not work for me.
Parked on pavement, near level surface. Parked in 1st gear with brake all the way up. It proceded to roll slowly while I was unloading passenger side. It rolled down a hill, almost towards a cabin but turned in a tree. We were able to move it asap afterward, but needed to release park brake and vehicle was still in gear before it died completely. The vehicle was a totaled by insurance company and I was injured.