Why is emergency brake not working?
 

The emergency brake on my truck is not working.
When I push the plunger down and pull the handle back, the teeth are not catching.

Are there any parts that seem to be on wrong?

Thank you.
Neil

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

Here are pictures.

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

Change the cotter pin, Neil. Kroil the toggle.

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

looks like pawl may be a little rounded over?

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

When you ease the car down the driveway (5mph or so) and push in on the clutch does the e-brake stop the car?

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

It should, but please remember, it's a parking brake, more than an emergency brake. It has been known by many, the parking brake metal frame can get twisted like a pretzel when the brake lining grabs the drum usually a greater speed than 5 MPH. Then trying to remove drum can be a headache and replacement parts will be in order.
If the handle parts work OK on your car, the problem lies in the rear, could be worn or grease polluted lining, rods out of adjustment, etc...

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

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Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

sounds like you have the wrong pawl installed on the ebrake lever

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

I believe that the sector with the teeth on it is installed backwards.

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

Interested-following

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

FYI: I installed a new pawl for the emergency brake and it solved the problem.

The old pawl was worn and did not have a point.

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

Mine isn't working either, but it looks different than any I’ve seen before. I can’t figure out how to remove it for repair. Here are pix from each side.

Update: Have heard from some A guys and think I have a plan for tomorrow’s work. I’ll tell more after that.

Re: Why is emergency brake not working?
 

The pawl should act as a ratchet, ie no need to push the release button when activating the brake. Push the button when releasing the brake.