Emergency Break 02' GTP

[Stevo]

My e-brake is pretty much useless now.

 

Can anyone point me in the right direction to fix this?

[Andrew]

where exactly did the e-brake break?

[Brian P]

find out if there's slack in the cable when the e-brake pedal is disengaged. If not, and if the cables move freely, you're going to have to pull the rear rotors and inspect the e-brake shoes.

 

On a related note, how much brake could an e-brake break when an e-brake could break a brake?

[xtremerevolution]

Why would you want to be able to break your car in an emergency?

[Stevo]

Ok ... so I have had this thing up on a hoist and cannot find where you can adjust the parking brake.

 

Does anyone know the procedure for adjusting the parking brake on a 97+ grand prix???? How about replacing the shoes?

[stevegasm]

I believe the adjustment on the park brake is behind the rear rotors.

[Stevo]

I believe the adjustment on the park brake is behind the rear rotors.

 

I take it the wheels have to be off to get at this.

[slick]

On a related note, how much brake could an e-brake break when an e-brake could break a brake?

 

13.

 

 

 

Yes, it would really help if the wheels were off.

[Stevo]

I found the procedure for this.

 

To install new shoes on the parking brake, you have to strip the whole assembly down right to the hub and pull the hub.

 

Dammit!

[GP4U2NV]

2002 Pontiac Grand Prix | Grand Prix (VIN W) Service Manual | Document ID: 735825

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Parking Brake Adjustment

 

Apply and fully release the parking brake six times.

Verify that the parking brake pedal releases completely.

• Turn ON the ignition. Verify that the BRAKE indicator lamp is off.

 

• If the BRAKE indicator lamp is on, ensure that the parking brake pedal is in release mode and fully returned to stop. Remove the slack in the front parking brake cable by pulling downward on the cable.

 

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

 

 

 

Remove both rear caliper brackets. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Relieve tension on the park brake system at the park brake equalizer.

Remove both rear brake rotors. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

 

 

 

Set the J 21177-A inside of the park brake drum (1) at the widest point.

• Place the contacts on the tool to the widest point of the drum.

 

• Tighten the set screw on the tool to ensure the proper measurement when removing the tool from the drum.

 

 

 

 

 

Position the J 21177-A over the park brake shoe (1) at the widest point.

Turn the adjuster on the actuator until the park brake shoe just contacts the J 21177-A .

Repeat steps 8-10 for the opposite side.

Install both rear brake rotors. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Install both rear caliper brackets. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

 

 

 

Adjust the parking brake by turning the nut at the equalizer (2) while spinning both rear wheels. When either rear wheel starts to drag, back off the nut one full turn.

Lower the vehicle to curb height.

Apply the parking brake, then inspect for rotation of the rear wheels. If the rear wheels rotate during this inspection, then readjust the parking brake shoes.

Release the parking brake. Verify that the wheels rotate freely.

Lower the vehicle.

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