parking brake cable tension

[james750]

I am having to re-tighten the tension on the parking brake cable every few weeks. Its not really a problem but its getting kind of annoying. does anybody else have this problem and tips to stop/fix this problem...

[jaekl]

The rear cables are probably stuck. Let me quess they hold forward but slip a little in reverse. Probably dragging a little too. Look for brakes in the sheath. Once moisture gets in, they rust.

[james750]

The rear cables are probably stuck. Let me quess they hold forward but slip a little in reverse. Probably dragging a little too. Look for brakes in the sheath. Once moisture gets in, they rust.

 

Hit the nail on the head with the discription... ill go check the sheath..

 

I know that isnt what this thread is about but i also noticed that the idle seems high (can't tell for sure no tach) after i get off the highway, whats causing this, tps?

[james750]

checked the sheath on the upper line and it seems fine. yesterday the brakes failed when i was on a slope though, people looked at me as though i was crazy chasing my truck down the hill :eek:

 

But i caught up to it in time, jumped in and hit the brakes. for times like this i wish I had an auto with PARK. The engine was idling so i couldnt put it in gear. scary few seconds though,

 

i think that theyr sticking but i don't know how, maby ill just try lubing the cables to see if that fixes the problem

[jaekl]

Dude, at $***/per gallon why was the engine running? You need one of those mailman chocks on a stick.

I meant the rear cables. Make sure they freely slide. Inspect the entire system to make sure everything is working freely.

[Eagle]

Once the cables get rusty, you can't bring 'em back. They're $17 from Advanced Auto (a.k.a. Shucks or Kragan in some parts of the country). Just replace them. I'm on my way to pick one up at my local Advanced emprium in a few minutes.