Mark55 Report post Posted February 1, 2021 I recently had some work done on my 98 SV and when I picked it up and drove off, the brake light came on which meant the E brake was partially engaged. When I tried to release it, the button failed to work. I gently pulled it up while pushing the button, but now it got even tighter. I eventually got it to release by using a pencil to push the button about 3/8" deep past the surface of the handle which is impossible to do with your finger. After pulling apart the E-brake, I found the problem. The rod which is attached to the button was bent, see pics below, which prevented the rod from engaging the pawl to release the brake. Once I straightened the rod, it worked like new. Given the replacement cost of a new handbrake assembly, this is a good no cost solution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted February 4, 2021 Awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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