Handbrake not working. - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

humfrz · 02-08-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MstrSHAKE

Yup, I adjusted the cable but to no avail. It did brake and stop the car from rolling but I would have to pull the handle very very high. Also when I drove and used the hand brake it wasn't braking they way it should, and would clunk in the rear very loud on every pull. Even the slightest of pulls. So damn weird...

Wish me luck on Monday...

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In light of that observation, I have a feeling that the cable has broken or become unattached from one side of the rear brake shoes.

Good luck on Monday.

LavosTRD · 02-08-2014, 10:27 PM

You need to adjust the parking brake shoe clearance on the rear rotors. Not the cable at the handle.

White64Goat · 02-08-2014, 10:41 PM

Do NOT Travel here tomorrow.............

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humfrz · 02-09-2014, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LavosTRD

You need to adjust the parking brake shoe clearance on the rear rotors. Not the cable at the handle.

Good point @LavosTRD...... one or both of those may be out of adjustment.

OP, the plug labeled #42491 covers the access hole to the adjuster.

Hopefully the dealer's tech knows this .....

MstrSHAKE · 02-09-2014, 08:52 AM

Anyone have any experience with taking their car in for service? Should i actually set up an appointment or just show up?

ZionsWrath · 02-09-2014, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MstrSHAKE

Anyone have any experience with taking their car in for service? Should i actually set up an appointment or just show up?

An appointment. But good luck scheduling one on sunday for tomorrow.

I used the online schedule thing from subaru.com and they still didn't have my appointment booked. They said I should have called, they don't get notice of online appointments...

I'd say try to call when they are open and ask when is their soonest appointment.

Be prepared to wait forever, fuck dealer service

MstrSHAKE · 02-09-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

An appointment. But good luck scheduling one on sunday for tomorrow.

I used the online schedule thing from subaru.com and they still didn't have my appointment booked. They said I should have called, they don't get notice of online appointments...

I'd say try to call when they are open and ask when is their soonest appointment.

Be prepared to wait forever, fuck dealer service

Man that's annoying. I was just going to try to show up early morning... :/

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Nerfbacon · 02-09-2014, 10:49 AM

If it was my car and it was part of the brake system I would just show up when they open and insist they fit me in that morning.

MstrSHAKE · 02-09-2014, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerfbacon

If it was my car and it was part of the brake system I would just show up when they open and insist they fit me in that morning.

Was going to be my intention but now my brakes are being applied with e-brake down and nothing applied to brake pedal. So I obviously can't drive it now. It's about to get towed to my nearest subaru dealership which I hate....

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gily25 · 02-09-2014, 12:04 PM

Did you panic brake recently or park in snow/sand? These things can mess with caliper and cause all sorts of issues with the braking system. If you can get the car there first thing you'll probably be okay getting them to look at it.

MstrSHAKE · 02-09-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gily25

Did you panic brake recently or park in snow/sand? These things can mess with caliper and cause all sorts of issues with the braking system. If you can get the car there first thing you'll probably be okay getting them to look at it.

No parking in snow or sand. Def not snow, I'm in Miami lol. I really don't know what caused this. I'm dumbfounded :X

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MstrSHAKE · 02-09-2014, 02:41 PM

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otw to the dealer :/

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Tugboat · 02-09-2014, 03:21 PM

Here is my story of a similar problem.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12678

I had my FR-S at the dealer 2 times to get it fixed correctly. The first time I pucked it up they adjusted the brakes to tight and I lift with a dragging brake. turned around and left it with them again over night and they got it right. I'm not a huge fan of the dealer that I used but I must say that they are normally able to get things right, just not always on the first try.

humfrz · 02-09-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MstrSHAKE

[ otw to the dealer :/

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Well, that is a good, conservative approach.

I hope they get er fixed soon.

Please keep us posted as to what the problem was.

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