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Neil Mylar LakewoodCA · 10-30-2023, 12:58 PM

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

Neil Mylar LakewoodCA · 10-30-2023, 01:04 PM

Here are pictures.

Brentwood Bob · 10-30-2023, 01:07 PM

Change the cotter pin, Neil. Kroil the toggle.

Gary WA · 10-30-2023, 02:35 PM

looks like pawl may be a little rounded over?

Gene F · 10-30-2023, 02:49 PM

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

mass A man · 10-30-2023, 06:46 PM

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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...

Benson · 10-30-2023, 08:40 PM

delete

40-A Twins · 10-31-2023, 12:03 AM

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

Miles in MN · 11-02-2023, 04:52 PM

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

Cherlymo · 11-03-2023, 12:45 PM

Interested-following

Neil Mylar LakewoodCA · 06-22-2024, 10:35 AM

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.

700rpm · 06-22-2024, 05:10 PM

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.

rotorwrench · 06-23-2024, 01:00 PM

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.

10-30-2023, 12:58 PM	#1
Neil Mylar LakewoodCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 1,457	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

10-30-2023, 01:07 PM	#3
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,420	Re: Why is emergency brake not working? Change the cotter pin, Neil. Kroil the toggle.

10-30-2023, 02:35 PM	#4
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,457	Re: Why is emergency brake not working? looks like pawl may be a little rounded over? __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

10-30-2023, 02:49 PM	#5
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,476	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?

10-30-2023, 06:46 PM	#6
mass A man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danvers, Ma. Posts: 794	Re: Why is emergency brake not working? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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...

10-30-2023, 08:40 PM	#7
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cen~Col - Central Highlands Posts: 2,757	Re: Why is emergency brake not working? delete Last edited by Benson; 11-03-2023 at 05:17 AM. Reason: wednesday morning 3 AM

11-02-2023, 04:52 PM	#9
Miles in MN Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 45	Re: Why is emergency brake not working? I believe that the sector with the teeth on it is installed backwards.

11-03-2023, 12:45 PM	#10
Cherlymo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Mansfield, Missouri Posts: 9	Re: Why is emergency brake not working? Interested-following

06-22-2024, 10:35 AM	#11
Neil Mylar LakewoodCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 1,457	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.

06-23-2024, 01:00 PM	#13
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,410	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.