Parking brake doesn’t click or grab or engage

[odenspike]

Hi guys, over the past few years I’ve noticed that the I have to pull up the parking brake a few times for it to engage or click. By that I mean I have to pull it up and push it back down and then pull up again a couple times for it to click/engage. Today no matter how many times I do that it won’t click or engage. I’ve searched and haven’t found anything related to that issue. I have the console removed and the cables look good. Where do I go from here? Is there something to adjust or does the whole assembly have to be replaced? Thanks for your help.

Charlie

 

[MotorMouth93]

The ratcheting mechanism is at the base of the handle, and the teeth are engaged by a rod connecting to the button. If you pull out on the brake button while pulling up on the handle will it lock into place properly? Sounds like it could be gunked up or something.

 

[odenspike]

That is it! I didn’t even notice about the button being stuck in but I did what you suggested and it works perfect.I got the button working better by just pressing it in and out a bunch but could probably make it less sticky if there was a way to clean inside it. Does the button come out? Thanks for the help.

 

[789]

That is it! I didn’t even notice about the button being stuck in but I did what you suggested and it works perfect.I got the button working better by just pressing it in and out a bunch but could probably make it less sticky if there was a way to clean inside it. Does the button come out? Thanks for the help.

The knob it's just a threaded knob with a spring. It's very tight and difficult to unscrew it without damaging the chrome plated. You may try to use a soft-jaw plier to remove it, if you are trying to keep the existing knob. Here're 2 photos that may help you to picture inside.

 

[odenspike]

Thanks for the photos and the input! Appreciate it.

 

[drew]

wrapping a grippy rubber band around/over the knob a dozen or so times really helps too.

 

[odenspike]

Thanks drew, after working the button some I think it is good to go, but if I end up trying to take it out I will try the rubber band trick or the soft pliers.