Rear Disc E-Brake issues

[ralexander03 at snet.net (Rick Alexander)]

At the autocross they will not care if it is registered or not. Your problem
will be getting it there.

Could only be two things, cables or the calipers.Try unhooking them at the
calipers and see how the handle behaves. Should speak volumes.

Rick Alexander

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Leach" <scirocco16v_1@yahoo.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 7:53 PM
Subject: Rear Disc E-Brake issues


> I just replaced my rear calipers after the e-brake completely stopped
working last year.
> But,  my e-brake is still not working.  I adjusted the brake lever and
pull until the
> cables are super tight but no good.  They get a little tight but not
enough to PASS
> INSPECTION!!!.  That is the issue otherwise I would blow it off.....anyway
I am guessing
> the cables are shot.  Is this the kind of symptoms of bad cables?  I do
not feel like
> chasing down the wrong issue.  I need to get this thing inspected soon!!
I want to
> Autocross Sunday and I imagine I will not be able to without a valid NYS
inspection.
> Thanks for the help.
>
> PS I bled the brakes but have not driven the car yet to see if they are
good....would it
> matter?
>
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