Fixing a Stuck Parking Brake or Emergency E Brake with Basic Hand Tools

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Fixing a Stuck Parking Brake or Emergency E Brake with Basic Hand Tools

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How to fix a stuck parking brake, emergency brake or e brake with basic hand tools. A simple DIY that can be performed at home.
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@slipshaft 2 жыл бұрын

Man I wish people would include the car make, model and year in the video title!! The video still helped me even though I have an accord. Thanks.

@popskltoes 6 жыл бұрын

Have this same problem in my daughter’s old car - 2005 Sentra. It sat for a while over winter with the parking brake on. Gonna try this tomorrow - fingers crossed!! Great video - thanks! 😉

@CarsNToys 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

@jovegairy5687 5 жыл бұрын

@mixtheking2 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Is happening the same to me but it releases after starting to drive. I was already searching for new rear calipers until I saw your video. It was full of rust! I'll try to find some new parts for the hand brake system when I do the rear brake pads and rotors next year! Thanks one more time!!

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@videoinformer 6 жыл бұрын

The left back wheel on my 2001 Honda CR-V was locked up because of a stuck (likely rusty) parking brake. I didn't even have a jack, so I couldn't get the wheel off. But, I had an idea that worked instantly! I mixed up a hot water solution of baking soda, laundry detergent, mineral oil, and lighter fluid, which felt extremely slimy and slippery. Then, I put it in a spray bottle and sprayed it into the left rear brake drum, saturating it as much as I could. This freed up the parking brake instantly! I think soapy water might have worked by itself, but the other things increased the slipperiness of the solution greatly and left an oily residue.

@Nexta 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! I'm working on an MR2 but the system is very similar. I'm thinking my e-brake problem is more related to old cables with torn rubber boots but I will clean up the hardware while I'm in there changing them out. Hope your car has plenty more miles and smiles to give :)

@CarsNToys 8 жыл бұрын

+fivespeeds Thank you. The MR2 is a fun little car. Cheers

@CB-qy2zl 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the quality of your video. Everything in focus and great close ups showing the work. Thanks!

@CarsNToys 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@gavankarns2074 2 жыл бұрын

I thought my transmission went out. My dad said what about the e-brake. I definitely think my e-break is locked now thanks to your video! Thanks

@anthonyhowland6312 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so muck i got a Dotson 240z with a stuck e-brake and hopefully this helps!

@CarsNToys 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I'll have one of those in the shop next week. Really fun car. I'll make a note to shoot a vid as well.

@princejosiah7852 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very very much for everything. I haven't drove my car since last Saturday because of this problem. Today is Sunday, and I guess a week was very worth it to find this video to save me from towing plus parts and labor. Now all I have to do is watch this vid about to more times, go out side and create some spectators, and just simply fix the problem like I always knew what I was doing. If they ask then why it been sitting for so long, I'll just say I work through the week and I don't feel like it , so this weekend I'll fix it. Lol I'm serious about this. Thank you bro

@CarsNToys 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out. Thanks for the feedback.

@princejosiah7852 6 жыл бұрын

CarsNToys your welcome. Will it still work only taking off my right rear tire? I only have the small jack that comes with the car.

@victoryfirst2878 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and easy repair. Thanks for showing us what to do fella.

@TimTim-bb4mg 3 жыл бұрын

I never comment on videos but this one saved my ass in a pinch. Thanks dude

@paulpetry3675 Жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions.Could be i missed this,but did you explain the piston retraction tool why it is necessary?

@dimitragianes9021 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. It was Really helpful even tho I’ve got a 2010 Honda Insight

@MikoKnight 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video, I'll try this tomorrow. My rear right wheel on a BMW 316ti Compact stopped moving completely after about 2 months in the garage and I had no idea what to do. Tried to give it more power but the left wheel started spinning already and the other one didn't move at all.

@CarsNToys 8 жыл бұрын

+Miko Similar with this vehicle. It sat for a solid three/four months and the rust accumulation just got to it.

@protabali2203 8 жыл бұрын

thanks allot for this video after a cold night my ebrake was stuck, following your video i was able to fix the problem....it was stuck due to rust and i suppose the very cold night did not help either

@CarsNToys 8 жыл бұрын

+Protab Ali Yea, the cold is a big menace to ebrakes!

@nosferatu5 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot, it helped me get a better picture on my rusty brakes. Didn't want to go on hammering things haphazardly.

@CarsNToys 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to help.

@molkolmot9613 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks m8 was trying to find a good fix video the other guys just hit it with hammer

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. Cheers.

@kansasfan649 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding work and well done, including the music. I need to get one of those trim tools. Thanks for posting.

@RenIRL Ай бұрын

Watching this as I came back from a 3 week holiday and now my car won't budge. Hand brake is stuck. The left front disc brake Manage to pop and brake free. But the right side front disc brake is just stuck stuck.

@PortugueseFlyingStew 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Straight to the point. I dig it.

@GSimon850 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Have the same with my Ford Focus Mk1 dude, I changed the drivers side rear caliper and all was fine for a bit but now its frozen off and I cannot apply the handbrake, I will check the off side. Cheers buddy.

@jennajade3504 Жыл бұрын

and this is in the rear of the car? is it both left and right of just one side?

@jasonallen3842 Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy.but how do I replace the e break handle?

@pete6705 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to figure out how to fix this while I’m stuck in the middle of the city and can’t take my car apart

@cubehire3653 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. May it go that well for me. I have a rusty old buick that has sat still for a more than a year. I know I should junk it as it other issues. But maybe I could fix it. If I can free the cable and get it working by cleaning it great. If the cable is broken I don't know. Its tough to let go of old cars. Its kind of like putting your dog to sleep. Maybe I can save it...

@CarsNToys 5 жыл бұрын

Soak the parts with PB Blaster before you begin. It'll be a big help.

@cubehire3653 5 жыл бұрын

@@CarsNToys Yes, I use PB Blaster thanks. I am not a mechanic but have done a lot work on that old car. KZfaq is better than m Haynes manual. I wish there was a good how to video for fixing my parking brake my 2001 Century as there was for the brakes, ball joints and everything else I did on my old wreck.

@povilaspukelis9943 4 жыл бұрын

How did you put the part back at 4:30??? When you take it out it's impossible to put it back in! That's why you skipped frames?

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

I'll have to dig up the original video file from five years ago. However, if I did have a tough time reinstalling I would mention in the video.

@povilaspukelis9943 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. The screw twists after you remove the plate so the plate don't fit for me

@GymChess 5 жыл бұрын

I have the problem too. Both back brakes were engaged caused extreme heat in the process. The rim was very hot and the whole wheel area smelled funny. I'll leave it at a shop next week. Hopefully I won't have to replace both discs, pads and in the worst case even the calipers. That means a lot of money.

@CarsNToys 5 жыл бұрын

Hope it works out.

@taharseba5379 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent vidéo i appreciate it

@coolastro 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the video I have a 2001 ford escape parked on a slight hill in the drive way my brake light is on I was able to put it in neutral with the parking brake engaged disengaged it rolled back wards so that eliminated the parking brake.

@CarsNToys 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@tonypepperoni8856 4 жыл бұрын

I hade the same problem so I took a angle grinder to it, works now

@rishig888 4 жыл бұрын

Would you suggest that since the rear calliper breaks not release fully involves in replacing both rear callipers?

@stanislavreshetnikov755 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. It helped!

@starmkd18 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video The issue with my handbrake is, it's stuck even when released completely so after driving both the rotors/discs and the rims are really hot and smells like burnt rubber Does this mean the cable is rusty and needs replaced or just cleaned like in thi video? When lifting the handbrake inside the car, the handle is a bit loose until past the 1st click

@CarsNToys 2 жыл бұрын

I would start by cleaning the components and see if that resolves the issue. Often enough, a good cleaning will do the trick. (Especially in snow belt states.)

@brandon4306 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, my dad's sister borrowed our car and she left the handbrake on when it was freezing.. now the car has difficulties going forwards/backwards, when pressing the gas pedal sometimes one wheel spins while the other one just stays stuck, did she destroy the brakes while driving (she isn't the best driver) or is the handbrake stuck? We tried driving when it wasn't freezing anymore for 1-2 days

@Hayleyogrady 6 жыл бұрын

Brandon Verheijen handbrake is stuck. I have a 2010 civic and second time it’s happening to me. I live in the cold as well, going to fix it myself this time

@nicoleham85 Жыл бұрын

What causes the car to move while the e-brake is lifted up fully.

@dinosaursdoingtherobot850 5 жыл бұрын

Hi what would it take to replace the cable is it a nightmare ?

@JoshHopkinsYT 5 жыл бұрын

Depends car to car. I have a 96 saturn and the e brake sticks if i pull it fully. I think the problem is in the cable but not sure. I am going to see if i can make an adapter to spray white lithium grease or some other lube into there.

@chaniachaisson 5 жыл бұрын

Cables are not fun to replace they’re not hard but they’re gonna give you a hard time

@glenorr9814 2 жыл бұрын

Do I have to replace the rotors when doing brakes

@Wahinies 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! What are the common weak points to look at if it only misbehave in sub freezing temperature?

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Certainly low temps and letting the vehicle sit for extended time.

@surferman911 4 жыл бұрын

I got new calipers but still sticking at the silver coil thing on the caliper. What should I do?

@mkyalvrz7860 4 жыл бұрын

Is the e brake cable just on the driver side or both sides?

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Both

@mkyalvrz7860 4 жыл бұрын

Yea thanks I saw that, I got it in action but my calipers aren’t releasing from the rotors still. I think my old brake calipers are seized with rust pads are till hugging the rotors.

@gerry2001 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. how didi you move your car to the garage if the break stucks ?

@danicocyrillejumawan673 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video

@KevsGuide 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT VID MAN. im looking for info on 2012 buik Lacross electic one that is jammed on even though you hear it operate

@jerichoripplinger7825 3 жыл бұрын

Aye I was watching your video didn’t have a jack but I pulled on the ebrake and it was stiff and pulled it a bit harder till I heard a click car started to roll ebrake still works did I just get lucky?

@CarsNToys 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you broke the rust loose. Good luck!

@stefenski 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I had our old Maxima

@richmichalski4134 6 ай бұрын

What's the smoke from? Torch

@themechanic4222 8 жыл бұрын

hi I was wondering if u can a post a video how to jack up a maxima from different positions like front.rear.sides .. I always have problem doing that please

@tamishagraves4809 5 жыл бұрын

You used anti seize on the e brake parts you cleaned then re assembled onto vehicle ?

@anupjthomas 8 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@CarsNToys 8 жыл бұрын

+Anup J. Thomas Thank you

@qsaroyal3953 3 жыл бұрын

this could be an ignorant question, but cleaning the rust fixed it?

@thelankyjim 4 жыл бұрын

What would you do if the cable was bound up?

@dincdincer6265 3 жыл бұрын

Is it necessary to remove the wheels?

@Zh00309 3 жыл бұрын

but button of parking brake is not being pressed what should i do?

@lexiemaep7930 4 жыл бұрын

You could soak the parts in vingre. Cleans them for you.

@kevinalt549 6 жыл бұрын

Anyone know if there isba tutorials on replacing the e brake cable on a 93 Silverado

@ProGamer-nt8vn 2 жыл бұрын

im screwed i pulled the parking break and im 10 btw and it wont release when i use the button

@clinteastwood666 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for upload helped me with a 04 accord!

@CarsNToys 7 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

@epicmonckey 3 жыл бұрын

Mines stuck on my 05 I pulled the lever too hard

@clinteastwood666 3 жыл бұрын

@@epicmonckey do this and idk i never use mine anymore because it always gets stuck and warps my rear rotors

@epicmonckey 3 жыл бұрын

Clint Eastwood yea I was kinda high last night tbh pulled brake lever too hard and now woke up with this beautiful inconvenient thing on thanksgiving

@epicmonckey 3 жыл бұрын

Clint Eastwood so what do I do one of the cables are stuck? Thanks tho bro

@GhrimShady 6 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem only during cold days. except the emergency brake isnt stiff i can pull it all the way up but it feels weak and only clicks a couple times. has to be a problem with the brake lines.

@CarsNToys 6 жыл бұрын

You may just need an adjustment. Here's another video that may help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMqJh8VmrseqgmQ.html

@saywhat1078 6 жыл бұрын

Good job! Thanks for the video.

@CarsNToys 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad to help. Cheers.

@arizmuhammads.salihsumra9567 5 жыл бұрын

SayWhat you h

@Pulpswo 3 жыл бұрын

How much would this cost for someone to do it for me?

@sosueme3778 7 жыл бұрын

Question I just noticed my emergency break is stuck , how much do you think a mechanic shop would charge . I know you can't give me a exact figure im talking ballpark figure ?? Thank you

@zaino660 7 жыл бұрын

Good job man!..

@CarsNToys 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kylewhitaker8225 8 жыл бұрын

thank you

@fasted8893 4 жыл бұрын

What do I do if the actual cable is stuck

@goodguy5203 6 жыл бұрын

My car starts fine, I can smoothly put the Gear and I can pull up/down the handbrake easily but Surprisingly the Car can't movee even an inch, But after Some minutes later when I keep clutching, it suddenly released and making like a breaking sound down there and starts to work normally, what could be the possible problem? please Help.. I'm using Toyota Prado 120 Series

@London.Bridgez 3 жыл бұрын

How did you move it when it was engaged?

@kuhchang8243 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure he just drove it in the garage. Mine was engaging just like his and I drove it as well. As long as it’s not a long distance it’s totally fine.

@alikavrak3628 7 жыл бұрын

Left the ebrake on last night and it is now frozen and the brake is engaged. Any recommendations on how to unfreeze it? I cant take the car to the mechanic in current condition as brakes are engaged

@CarsNToys 7 жыл бұрын

You can disassemble the unit at the brake. It's more work but possible on most vehicles.

@fixinggrace 7 жыл бұрын

If the cable isn't coated, you can also try and spray this with penetrating oil. I tried this last night with my Ford and it worked to get it freed up until I can replace the cables this spring.

@GrimYak 7 жыл бұрын

i think this is also the same issue that i am facing. it is very hard to pull but does catch after a few pulls. The car is turning 7 years old but has only traveled about 30k miles as the previous owner was a seaman. so you can imagine the car sitting for months at a time. im thinking of running oil in the cables and hope that helps. btw this has rear discs as well.

@doreengotti2636 9 жыл бұрын

CABLE WIRE CAME OFF THE RELEASE HANDLE ON MY BLAZER, IT DOESN'T LOOK BROKEN , JUST CAN'T SEEM TO KNOW WHERE TO ATTACH IT TO..WHAT TO DO ?

@dannyreyes3049 5 жыл бұрын

My 2012 Nissan ebrake light keeps popping up and I do t have the ebrake put also when I'm driving k start smelling burnt rubber and my rim get really hot is it a Stuck brake

@CarsNToys 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it. Live in a cold climate? The ebrake on this Maxima was very rusty. (NE USA)

@Waddellaw 3 жыл бұрын

Should went ahead and replaced those rotors too.

@natalyaroberts1998 2 жыл бұрын

I pulled my hand brake all the way up and it can’t go back any further to go down.

@lashyajohnson1666 8 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a 97 maxima and my car runs fine but once I put it in reverse or drive it cuts right off any ideas what it could be ?

@nova_raindrop1257 5 жыл бұрын

Was it a transmission problem?

@errorthefiledoesnotexist.1401 3 жыл бұрын

you have to add brake fluid or else emergency break will stay stuck.

@redzeys6563 8 жыл бұрын

thank you, mate!

@CarsNToys 8 жыл бұрын

+[RedZeys] Gaming Channel Welcome

@jaxv94 7 жыл бұрын

HELP 1:48 in my car the cable is pulling the mechanism in the caliper yet the rotor still spins freely, its a new remanufactured caliper too!!!!! :C

@CarsNToys 7 жыл бұрын

Did you check all the linkages / verify everything is installed correctly?

@jaxv94 7 жыл бұрын

The caliper was defective T_T I went to the junkyard and bough a caliper for 10 bucks, installed it and everything works again, the "re-manufactured" caliper from Autozone didn't work at all.........they wouldn't even refund it because I "installed" it......Lesson Learned, don't buy re manufactured parts from Autozone.

@chizo5097 8 жыл бұрын

nice

@michaelmorrison2244 7 жыл бұрын

chizo

@largofella 5 жыл бұрын

what If my cable doesn’t move freely?

@largofella 5 жыл бұрын

It’s stuck in the down position. I’m not Able to pull it out and stretch it so it will fit in the arm.

@kickinwinghotboi883 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you got some bad wheel bearings brother

@kickinwinghotboi883 4 жыл бұрын

@Tupac Shakur hard to say without looking at it, it could possibly be your caliper piston but if it drives in reverse but not forward you might want to check your cv axle also. But since you already bought the hub assembly change it and see if it fixes the issue. If not, definitely check your caliper pistons and your cv axle. I'm not entirely sure how those cars are set up, but check the e-brake to make sure it isn't stuck also

@imgonnagogetthepapersgetth8347 4 жыл бұрын

Women tend to play with the lever, not sure why...much like what you were doing in the beginning of this video.....just sayin'!! That's why they end up breaking, due to overuse by women playing with the long lever....

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting