Emergency Brake Problems

05-21-2011 | 04:40 PM

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Emergency Brake Problems

Change my brakes 3 weeks agon on my 05 RX8 and now the emergency brake does not work. I took off the tire and both back pistons are against the brake pad so not sure what is going on. Has any one had this problem before?

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05-21-2011 | 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Houston Sooner

Change my brakes 3 weeks agon on my 05 RX8 and now the emergency brake does not work. I took off the tire and both back pistons are against the brake pad so not sure what is going on. Has any one had this problem before?

Is the e-brake cable still attached to the "hook" on the caliper?

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05-21-2011 | 05:03 PM

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Yes, it works but not very good and it would not pass inspection

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05-21-2011 | 05:38 PM

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Adjust the nut. Anyway, i love your signature pics

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05-22-2011 | 11:20 AM

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Where is the nut at? Is it on the emergency brake or do I need to take off the back tires to do this?

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05-22-2011 | 11:24 AM

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05-22-2011 | 12:27 PM

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Thanks for the diagram it made it alot easier but.. I tighten the e brake and it still does not work. I put the car in drive with the e brake on and gas it some gas and it still went forward. Is there another place to adjust the cable?

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