Parking Brake Adjust?

[JerryB]

Hi out there,

Any of you shade-tree mechanics know the procedure to adjust the parking brake?

I want mine to engage at a slightly higher location.

Thanks,

Jerry Baumchen

PS) Is the parking brake a mechanical or hydraulic system?

PPS) Sorry, I just realized I should have posted this in GS Shop Talk. If a Mod could move it that would be nice.

 

[5PYD3R]

This should help

 

[JerryB]

This should help

Hi 5PYD3R,

That is perfect.

Re: 'This should help.'

Now that is an understatement.

Thank you,

Jerry Baumchen

 

[5PYD3R]

No problem. I have resorted to this video or one similar when I needed to adjust mine.

 

[Chupaca]

There you go...!!

problem solved..this place is great. Thanks for the video that explains it all...:2thumbs:

 

[sddinnh]

problem solved..this place is great. Thanks for the video that explains it all...:2thumbs:

I've found this place to be great. You can ask a question and nobody looks down on you or thinks you're a dummy for asking. They just give the right info and away you go. :thumbup:

 

[JerryB]

Hi 5PYD3R,

The job is completed.

Once again, Thanks.

JerryBaumchen

 

[5PYD3R]

Glad to help out...and yes, this place is awesome! I've been helped many times glad to return the favor

 

[szohar]

Great video

Mine is SE5 but very similar to this, thanks for the help.

 

[mudcruiserman]

Doesn't work on 2014

My 2014 RS SE-5 parking brake stopped working/ratcheting so I used the above great video and gave it a try. Seems the new 2014 Brembo rear has a differrent setup. I tried this method but the brake arm has a star shaped hole rather than a rod that can easily be turned. I moved it one notch tighter and took up the fine adjust and still no ratchet sound or lock in place happening.
Help anyone?

 

[Magdave]

My 2014 RS SE-5 parking brake stopped working/ratcheting so I used the above great video and gave it a try. Seems the new 2014 Brembo rear has a differrent setup. I tried this method but the brake arm has a star shaped hole rather than a rod that can easily be turned. I moved it one notch tighter and took up the fine adjust and still no ratchet sound or lock in place happening.
Help anyone?

Since it is under warranty I would try getting the dealer to fix it myself:dontknow:

 

[billybovine]

My 2014 RS SE-5 parking brake stopped working/ratcheting so I used the above great video and gave it a try. Seems the new 2014 Brembo rear has a differrent setup. I tried this method but the brake arm has a star shaped hole rather than a rod that can easily be turned. I moved it one notch tighter and took up the fine adjust and still no ratchet sound or lock in place happening.
Help anyone?

You are looking at the wrong part. When the pedal won't latch, unlatch or the pedal will not return to the full up position it is because the pedal mechanism is dirty, needs lubrication or both. Give the pedal mechanism a good cleaning and lubricate it. BRP recommends engine oil but I always used white lithium grease. In particular get grease into the slot in the cam and the top surface of the cam.

 

[mudcruiserman]

Thanks Billy

"You are looking at the wrong part. When the pedal won't latch, unlatch or the pedal will not return to the full up position it is because the pedal mechanism is dirty, needs lubrication or both. Give the pedal mechanism a good cleaning and lubricate it. BRP recommends engine oil but I always used white lithium grease. In particular get grease into the slot in the cam and the top surface of the cam."

Thanks Billy that is what I needed.