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Old 07-21-2006, 11:10 AM
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tightening the e-brake
my e-brake is crapy the thing is so bad u drive with it on and nothing happens(not that i drive around with it on) i was wondering how u would go about tightneing the e_brake thx in advance
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Old 07-21-2006, 06:15 PM
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search, there was a recent thread last week or so
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Old 07-26-2006, 10:22 PM
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Old 07-26-2006, 11:34 PM
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^ no it's a 10 mm. you need a 10 mm deep socket, a 3-6 inch extension and a ratchet.

lift up the ebrake and find the hole on the bottom side. tighten that nut that's in there. done.
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Old 07-27-2006, 09:10 PM
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it only tightens so much,so if that dont work you may need a cable or pads
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Old 07-28-2006, 12:54 AM
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alright il try that thx u guys for the help
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Old 07-28-2006, 02:29 AM
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Putting this in "Brakes".
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