Parking Brake Cable after subframe bushing install

surlynkid · 11-11-2014, 03:17 PM

So I obviously didn't get something right. I dropped the subframe and did all the bushings and put on a RD sway bar. To do all that I had to remove the metal clips from the back of the hubs as they hold the parking brake cable in place on both sides. I reinstalled the cable ends exactly like they were yet I have basically zero tension on my parking brake handle now. It does nothing. I obviously missed something stupid. What did I miss?

RickyBobby · 11-12-2014, 03:57 PM

You likely just need to reset the tension on the brake adjustor itself. Either stick a screwdriver inside a wheel lug hole or remove the rotor and move the daisy wheel.

pbonsalb · 11-12-2014, 05:16 PM

If that does not work and assuming the cable is properly installed, you may have to pull the rotor to inspect the parking brake. It is possible the end came out of its holding place while the tension was off.

How was the subframe and diff bushing job? I will be doing it soon, with AKG bushings.

bigjae1976 · 11-12-2014, 08:15 PM

IIRC, you have to remove the rotor and the shoes to wiggle out the actuator arm that the cable attaches to. If you didn't remove the rotor then its likely that you didn't seat the actuator correctly between the brake shoes.

Or...if you removed the cables from the ebrake handle then you will need to need to tighten up the 2 adjustment nuts under the ebrake boot.

surlynkid · 11-12-2014, 08:20 PM

Removed rotors and have cable properly attached in mechanism for shoes. Did not disconnect anything on other end of cables under handle.

surlynkid · 11-13-2014, 12:26 PM

Just had to pop the tension on the spring under the handle while lifting the handle. All good now.

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11-12-2014, 03:57 PM	#2
RickyBobby Captain 108 Rep 697 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (3)	You likely just need to reset the tension on the brake adjustor itself. Either stick a screwdriver inside a wheel lug hole or remove the rotor and move the daisy wheel.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5287 Rep 10,682 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	If that does not work and assuming the cable is properly installed, you may have to pull the rotor to inspect the parking brake. It is possible the end came out of its holding place while the tension was off. How was the subframe and diff bushing job? I will be doing it soon, with AKG bushings.
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surlynkid Major 115 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: League City, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 Porsche GT3 [0.00] 1988 Toyota 4Runner [0.00] 1995 Toyota T-100 4x4 [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Removed rotors and have cable properly attached in mechanism for shoes. Did not disconnect anything on other end of cables under handle. __________________ Stoptech 380mm/355mm \| PFC08 / Pagid RS-29 \| Akrapovic EVO - CF tips \| Benvo Tune \| MS UDP \| AA air filter \| MCS 2-way with 700/1000lb springs \| Solid bushings and adjustable links \| RD front swaybar \| Apex EC-7 18x10 square 275/35-18 NT01 \| Turner Race Studs \| GT4 Brake Cooling \| GT4 Power Steering Cooling \| Alekshop Oil Cooler \| Performance Steering Wheel \| \| CF Spoiler \| Varis System 1 Full CF Diffuser \| Extended Paddle Shifters \| Schroth Quick Fit Pro \| Turner Steering Rack Stops \| Vorshlag Camber Plates
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surlynkid Major 115 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: League City, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 Porsche GT3 [0.00] 1988 Toyota 4Runner [0.00] 1995 Toyota T-100 4x4 [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Just had to pop the tension on the spring under the handle while lifting the handle. All good now. __________________ Stoptech 380mm/355mm \| PFC08 / Pagid RS-29 \| Akrapovic EVO - CF tips \| Benvo Tune \| MS UDP \| AA air filter \| MCS 2-way with 700/1000lb springs \| Solid bushings and adjustable links \| RD front swaybar \| Apex EC-7 18x10 square 275/35-18 NT01 \| Turner Race Studs \| GT4 Brake Cooling \| GT4 Power Steering Cooling \| Alekshop Oil Cooler \| Performance Steering Wheel \| \| CF Spoiler \| Varis System 1 Full CF Diffuser \| Extended Paddle Shifters \| Schroth Quick Fit Pro \| Turner Steering Rack Stops \| Vorshlag Camber Plates
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