Re: "sticky" emergency brakes '86 505 STI
From: Joseph Ashment (wyofisher@earthlink.net)
Date: Sun 10 Mar 2002 - 14:08:22 EST
Also check the mechanism at the wheels. I've had a rusty emergency brake
mechanism freeze on me before. A thorough soaking with Wd-40 did the trick.
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Bruce" <bobbruce@canada.com>
To: "News Group Peugeot" <peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com>; "Hornors in
Framingham" <rhornor@iname.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: "sticky" emergency brakes '86 505 STI
>
> Good chance that the cables are seizing I've cut open the plastic
protector
> which will
> probably be damaged bend the spring to open a path for WD40
> or get a new pair
> or the lever mechanism...soak with WD40 remove cables are move
> with pliers until free
>
> Bob
>
> > I rarely set my parking brake on my 505 because they are notorious for
> > getting stuck, but on occassion one needs to use it. Lately, when I
> > release it, they are staying stuck slightly on; I can feel the drag.
> > They release after driving about a 1/4 mile. While stuck on, the
> > emergency brake pull is slack. Any suggestions on how to fix this? I'm
> > worried about the day they don't release, plus I need to pass an
> > inspection next month.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Rich.
> > '86 STI 505 240K
> >
> >
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