eBrake Adjustment NOT working

rennch · rennch's Garage

Hi all,

I'm trying to adjust my eBrake on my 72 911T. The left side is working just fine. The right side, however, is not responding to any adjustments I'm making. I'm able to get the brake to lock out and release by adjusting the sprocket. However, when I tighten the cable to where it's supposed to be, it appears to have no effect. The cable is well-lubed, and the parallel thingie (That's a technical term, no need to concern yourself with it.) that holds the ends of the eBrake is "level". So, I don't know what the deal is...I guess I'm going to have to live with one side working and one side not working. Could it be frozen somewhere?

Todd Simpson · 09-14-2003, 02:22 PM

Pull the drum off and verify the cable is pushing the shoes out. The linkage between the cables and the shoes can easily pop off one side, disabling both sides.

rennch · rennch's Garage

Do I have to pull the rotor to do that?

Todd Simpson · 09-14-2003, 02:40 PM

Yes, pull the rotor, the drum for the e-brake is the inside part.

The caliper will need to come off first. Remove the brake line and put something to hold the brake pedal down a few inches. That will keep the fluid from running out while disconnected.

Then there should be 1 or 2 screws holding the rotor to the hub. Remove them and try to tug the rotor off. If it doesn't pull off, look for another hole, threaded, and put a bolt in it. As you tighten that bolt it will gently push the rotor outwards until you can pull it off. Mine was quite clogged with brake dust even after only a year, so it may need cleaning first.

A slide puller would work too, but I don't have one of those!

They you'll need to bleed the caliper once it's all back together.

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I guess I'm going to have to live with one side working and one side not working.

Nah, that'll just drive you nuts every time you park.

john walker's workshop · 09-14-2003, 02:50 PM

you can remove the clip on the swing am, that holds the brake hose to the metal line, remove the caliper, guide the metal line thru the hole where the clip was, and rest the caliper on the spring plate. that way, there's no need to open the brake line and have to bleed the brakes.