Stuck Park Brake

B1gR3d1994 · Aug 21, 2016

Hey folks! New guy to the forum here. So I've got a 1994 C1500 with 240k. Recently had the park brake repaired (I believe all they did was tighten up the cable.) I go out to crank the truck this morning and the pedal is down, the light is on, but the lever is loose like it isn't attached. Cable is taught to the rear brakes. I think it's the retainer but not sure. Any thoughts? Thanks.

GaryCCR · Aug 23, 2016

I have the same problem. The brake equalizer rusted out at the rear brake line. The line is still connected at the driver side but it has no pressure or holding power. I haven't fixed it yet. I think I'll need to replace the dr rear cable and equalizer. Both parts at oreily are $40 together. Maybe someone can chime in with more knowledge.

My truck is a 96 ecsb.

GaryCCR · Aug 23, 2016

These are for O'Reilly, not sure if these work at AutoZone. Brake cable #bc94390 and the equalizer dorman 21121. Priced at $18.99 and $16.99 respectively.

B1gR3d1994 · Aug 29, 2016

Thanks for the reply, I'll be watchin' my equalizer now. Looks like my problem was lack of tension in the cable between the release lever and pedal. The cable was slipping out of the release bracket. I guess when the shop reassembled my park brake controls they didn't take up the slack in it. Thanks again!

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