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How to adjust parking brake cable?

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by PT Guy, Dec 28, 2017.

  1. PT Guy

    PT Guy Senior Member

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    The parking brake pedal almost reaches the floor. Has anyone found the cable adjuster? I looked quickly under the car, and I only see the plastic cladding. The cable must be buried somewhere under there. A bit more stretch, and the parking brake will be ineffective. We live in a hilly town where we use the parking brake on hills frequently.
     
    #1 PT Guy, Dec 28, 2017
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    wouldn't that be covered under warranty?
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 28, 2017
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    For it to be nearly to the floor to engage, on a near-new car, seems abnormal, beyond the scope of normal "brake wear". Yeah show it to service.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Dec 28, 2017
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    It's not brake wear, it's cable stretch. I'll try for a warranty claim.
     
    #4 PT Guy, Jan 1, 2018
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