Putting in a new e-brake cable...

LukeD · 02-16-2004, 11:21 AM

Ive determined my e-brake cable must be stretched. How would I go about installing a new one? (I'm guessing this is a big job)

AznGA · 02-16-2004, 02:34 PM

Ya, it's not that easy. It took my dealer about 2 hours.

Jagey · 02-16-2004, 02:36 PM

the perfect solution to this is to understand that it's an automatic, and never use it again.

LukeD · 02-16-2004, 05:58 PM

Hey AznGA, how much did it run you?

AznGA · 02-16-2004, 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by Jagey
the perfect solution to this is to understand that it's an automatic, and never use it again.

Even if it's an auto, it never hurts to use the parking brake. I just don't like it when my car rolls a bit when I park.

AznGA · 02-16-2004, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by LukeD
Hey AznGA, how much did it run you?

It was done under warranty.
I damaged it by doing some drifting in snow.

Blackrider · 02-16-2004, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by Jagey
the perfect solution to this is to understand that it's an automatic, and never use it again.

I use mine all the time, If you are going to park on on incline put it on, for the simple reason that it puts less stress on the driveline.

Gt00 · 02-16-2004, 10:04 PM

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Originally posted by Blackrider
I use mine all the time, If you are going to park on on incline put it on, for the simple reason that it puts less stress on the driveline.

Keeps it from seizing up also .

Jagey · 02-16-2004, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by Blackrider
I use mine all the time, If you are going to park on on incline put it on, for the simple reason that it puts less stress on the driveline.

but there aren't any inclines, the prairies are flatter than a pancake.

AznGA · 02-16-2004, 11:17 PM

Why would you not use it all the time? I mean even if you put it in Park, the car would still move.
Plus we have nice handbrakes. I hate those foot parking brakes. They are so gay.

Panacea · 02-16-2004, 11:18 PM

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Originally posted by Jagey
but there aren't any inclines, the prairies are flatter than a pancake.

^^^ That's your fault for living in the tundra! Get back to civilization you hippie!!!

Blackrider · 02-16-2004, 11:19 PM

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Originally posted by AznGA
Why would you not use it all the time? I mean even if you put it in Park, the car would still move.

No no it wont move vary far.

Blackrider · 02-16-2004, 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by Panacea
^^^ That's your fault for living in the tundra! Get back to civilization you hippie!!!

Them Fighting words for a fellow Manitoben.

Panacea · 02-16-2004, 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by Blackrider
Them Fighting words for a fellow Manitoben.

Eat my ass, you wouldn't be able to tell your ass from your head with the lifelessness where you guys live! That and your damn sled dogs are probably inbred like the rest of you hippies

heheh

AznGA · 02-16-2004, 11:27 PM

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Originally posted by Blackrider
No no it wont move vary far.

I know that. But it will still move A LITTLE BIT.

Blackrider · 02-16-2004, 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by Panacea
Eat my ass, you wouldn't be able to tell your ass from your head with the lifelessness where you guys live! That and your damn sled dogs are probably inbred like the rest of you hippies heheh

Aww more fighting words, you poor poor uneducated american Hillbilly.

Panacea · 02-16-2004, 11:42 PM

What's wrong with my edumacation? Why do you Canadian's always bring up the intelligence? Asshat!

Anyway to keep it on topic, uhh, I use my ebrake on inclines, would rather not have my car rock back when I first put it in park, afraid it'll mess something up. Plus I use it so it doesn't seize up on me. That, and I'd rather have a working one durin the winter time

Which for you Cuhnadian's is every day

Jagey · 02-16-2004, 11:48 PM

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Originally posted by Panacea
^^^ That's your fault for living in the tundra! Get back to civilization you hippie!!!

isn't it my advantage that the people who built my city didn't build it on the side of a cliff or a rocky disgusting field like your town probably is?

Panacea · 02-16-2004, 11:53 PM

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Originally posted by Jagey
isn't it my advantage that the people who built my city didn't build it on the side of a cliff or a rocky disgusting field like your town probably is?

Not really. You can't have a basement cause the idiots built on permafrost... yackass!

Jagey · 02-17-2004, 12:01 AM

everyone has a basement around here, damn fine basements i might add. Do you also think we drive electric cars because we plug them in in the winter?

02-16-2004, 11:21 AM	#1
LukeD Hear it scream! AKA: Luke Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California, Bay Area Age: 36 Posts: 924 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	Putting in a new e-brake cable... Ive determined my e-brake cable must be stretched. How would I go about installing a new one? (I'm guessing this is a big job) __________________ 1999 Grand Am GT1 Sedan (Bright Red) -- CAI, SLP exhaust, MSD, DHP, TOG, P&P Upper and Lower, FFWD UD Pully, 42.5# injectors and RAM AIR, EATON style!

02-16-2004, 02:36 PM	#3
Jagey Red is cool AKA: Jag Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Age: 37 Posts: 1,919 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Coupe	the perfect solution to this is to understand that it's an automatic, and never use it again. __________________ 2002 Black GAGT w/ Red Accents Jagey's N-Body registry Manitoba Grand Am Club Thread

02-16-2004, 05:58 PM	#4
LukeD Hear it scream! AKA: Luke Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California, Bay Area Age: 36 Posts: 924 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	Hey AznGA, how much did it run you? __________________ 1999 Grand Am GT1 Sedan (Bright Red) -- CAI, SLP exhaust, MSD, DHP, TOG, P&P Upper and Lower, FFWD UD Pully, 42.5# injectors and RAM AIR, EATON style!

02-16-2004, 11:42 PM	#17
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	What's wrong with my edumacation? Why do you Canadian's always bring up the intelligence? Asshat! Anyway to keep it on topic, uhh, I use my ebrake on inclines, would rather not have my car rock back when I first put it in park, afraid it'll mess something up. Plus I use it so it doesn't seize up on me. That, and I'd rather have a working one durin the winter time Which for you Cuhnadian's is every day __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

02-17-2004, 12:01 AM	#20
Jagey Red is cool AKA: Jag Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Age: 37 Posts: 1,919 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Coupe	everyone has a basement around here, damn fine basements i might add. Do you also think we drive electric cars because we plug them in in the winter? __________________ 2002 Black GAGT w/ Red Accents Jagey's N-Body registry Manitoba Grand Am Club Thread

02-16-2004, 02:34 PM	#2
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Ya, it's not that easy. It took my dealer about 2 hours.

02-16-2004, 11:17 PM	#10
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Why would you not use it all the time? I mean even if you put it in Park, the car would still move. Plus we have nice handbrakes. I hate those foot parking brakes. They are so gay.

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