The cable may have come loose at the handle mechanism, the cable has a pin that simply fits into a solt on the handle. John --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Payne" <bpayne@xxxx> wrote: > Ever since I've had my car, the parking brake never worked very well. Sure > it would hold, but I really had to yank it hard. When I had the rear brakes > done, I found out why. One of the pads for the parking brake was missing. > I ordered a new set and had them installed, but since then the brake won't > hold at all. The technician said that they are definetely gripping the > rotor and the brake handle feels very firm, but for some reason they just > won't hold the car. I can pull the handle up as hard as I can yet I can > still get out and push the car with one hand. > > The technician and I are both puzzled. He said he couldn't adjust the > parking brake anymore or it woudl be dragging on the rotor all the time. Is > there anything I am overlooking? > > Thanks for your help! I miss my parking brake, even though I hate that > rubber cover. > > Payne > #2975