tightenin' the e-brake???

Bratthauer · 10-11-2008, 11:48 PM

ok so i have a 2001 GAGT and my e-brake is a little lose possibly from over use.. but im not sure. so i was wonderin if there was a way i could tighten it up so i get more braking power. i noticed that there isnt really anywhere on the external brake cable for a wrench but maybe i didnt look hard enough. i also noticed that it goes into the body/frame near the back of the driver side door. (2 doorGT). if anyone has knowledge of this being able to be done i would appreciate the help. thanks! - bratthauer

Rich · 10-12-2008, 12:18 AM

How do I?

PhantomLover007 · 10-12-2008, 11:08 PM

Dude. What's with the bar on the front of the car???

K WeRd · 10-13-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PhantomLover007

Dude. What's with the bar on the front of the car???

! didnt notice til i read this. HAHA.

cardude007617 · 10-13-2008, 07:35 AM

i went into his profile hoping for a bigger picture.... what the hell is that?

gaowners32 · 10-13-2008, 08:28 AM

Is that what you use to kill rain deer?

PhantomLover007 · 10-13-2008, 08:30 AM

I looks like a pusher bar from a police cruiser...

cardude007617 · 10-13-2008, 08:35 AM

whats with the lighting in the lower part of the bumper i wonder

PhantomLover007 · 10-13-2008, 08:39 AM

Anyone remember the video that had the GAGT police car? I wonder.....

McFlurrey06 · 10-13-2008, 08:58 AM

Trying to be kustom?

Ajaxus · 10-13-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gaowners32

Is that what you use to kill rain deer?

Never heard of a rain deer..perhaps you meant reindeer?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantomLover007

Anyone remember the video that had the GAGT police car? I wonder.....

Age says 17..not likely..unless it is not his ga and a family member's..

McFlurrey06 · 10-13-2008, 09:09 AM

or he bought as an ex cop car. Odds are slim tho.

gagt Mechanic · 10-13-2008, 10:07 PM

to adjust the ebrake you need to do it at the shoes. the rear brakes are a disk drum style, your main brakes are disk, but your ebrake is drum. I dont remember if there is a acess hole in the rotor or not, you will prob need to pull the rotor and adjust the shoes out farther or replace them.

GrandAmC9 · 10-13-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gagt Mechanic

to adjust the ebrake you need to do it at the shoes. the rear brakes are a disk drum style, your main brakes are disk, but your ebrake is drum. I dont remember if there is a acess hole in the rotor or not, you will prob need to pull the rotor and adjust the shoes out farther or replace them.

ya u need to pull the rotor and there is a star wheel thing that expands/contracts the shoe, if u want it TIGHT then adjust the shoes so the rotor is just clearing them (minimal drag) after driving for a min it wont drag anymore and your e-brake will be tight

timberwoof · 10-14-2008, 11:01 AM

maybe he has push gates where he lives and that is how he saves his car. Stuff like that is common in Texas.

K WeRd · 10-14-2008, 11:26 AM

maybe in texas...but he's from iowa?

Bratthauer · 10-15-2008, 08:57 AM

that would be a brush gaurd that i welded and fabed to put on it. i got angle iron welded to the frame and the the brush gaurd is bolted to that. that way i can take it off for a little bit if i ever want to. bad thing is it bottoms out a little

Bratthauer · 10-15-2008, 08:58 AM

alrighty. thatnks alot man. now i just haveta get around to doin it sumtime

Bratthauer · 10-15-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

i went into his profile hoping for a bigger picture.... what the hell is that?

go to myspace.com/farmer45 if ya want a bigger picture.

Bratthauer · 10-15-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaxus

Never heard of a rain deer..perhaps you meant reindeer?

Age says 17..not likely..unless it is not his ga and a family member's..

actually it is my ga paid with my money. but im one of those redneck kids from northeast highschool in iowa and i thought hey y not make a brush gaurd and put on the GA

10-11-2008, 11:48 PM	#1
Bratthauer GAGT - Member AKA: Nolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bryant, Iowa Age: 30 Posts: 40 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	tightenin' the e-brake??? ok so i have a 2001 GAGT and my e-brake is a little lose possibly from over use.. but im not sure. so i was wonderin if there was a way i could tighten it up so i get more braking power. i noticed that there isnt really anywhere on the external brake cable for a wrench but maybe i didnt look hard enough. i also noticed that it goes into the body/frame near the back of the driver side door. (2 doorGT). if anyone has knowledge of this being able to be done i would appreciate the help. thanks! - bratthauer

10-12-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	How do I? __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

10-13-2008, 07:35 AM	#5
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	i went into his profile hoping for a bigger picture.... what the hell is that? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

10-13-2008, 08:35 AM	#8
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	whats with the lighting in the lower part of the bumper i wonder __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

10-14-2008, 11:26 AM	#16
K WeRd Whatchu watchin HOES AKA: Kevin Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montello, WI Age: 32 Posts: 292 Vehicle: 1998 S10	maybe in texas...but he's from iowa? __________________ Silver 02 GT Coupe - Totalled - Dropped 2", Flowmaster 80, 5% tint, (2) Rockford Punch P3 12", (2) Alpine Mrp-m500, MPR CAI Red 98 S10 Stepside ZQ8 - Dropped 4", 20" rims, 35% front 5% rear tint, Flowmaster 40, (2) Boston 10", (2) Alpine Mrp-m500, CAI, 3 level train horn with air management system, 5000k HID Headlights

10-13-2008, 08:28 AM	#6
gaowners32 Omg B00Bz AKA: Cory Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,025 Vehicle: 09 Ford Fusion SEL AWD	Is that what you use to kill rain deer?

10-13-2008, 10:07 PM	#13
gagt Mechanic GAGT - Member AKA: Jordan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aurora IL Posts: 155 Vehicle: 04 GAGT Coupe	to adjust the ebrake you need to do it at the shoes. the rear brakes are a disk drum style, your main brakes are disk, but your ebrake is drum. I dont remember if there is a acess hole in the rotor or not, you will prob need to pull the rotor and adjust the shoes out farther or replace them.

10-14-2008, 11:01 AM	#15
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	maybe he has push gates where he lives and that is how he saves his car. Stuff like that is common in Texas.

10-15-2008, 08:57 AM	#17
Bratthauer GAGT - Member AKA: Nolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bryant, Iowa Age: 30 Posts: 40 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	that would be a brush gaurd that i welded and fabed to put on it. i got angle iron welded to the frame and the the brush gaurd is bolted to that. that way i can take it off for a little bit if i ever want to. bad thing is it bottoms out a little

10-15-2008, 08:58 AM	#18
Bratthauer GAGT - Member AKA: Nolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bryant, Iowa Age: 30 Posts: 40 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	alrighty. thatnks alot man. now i just haveta get around to doin it sumtime

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