E-Brake barely holds on hills

[Trini]

hey,
my handbrake seems to have trouble holding the car when i use the handbrake on fairly steep hills, i have to absolutely reef it up, and before anyone says tighten it, i've tried it and it doesn't do anything other than tighten it where i lift the handbrake. when i'm on a hill i'll put the handbrake on and it'll roll until i pull it up harder, would this be because of pads wearing out? also after leaving it on a hill over night or something when i get in the car and put the clutch in it'll start to roll back,
i hope this information helps
thanks in advance
Trini

[AccordChic90]

maybe you need to replace the cable, they stretch after time. Also how are your pads?

[Black92AccordEX]

Myne Wouldnt Hold, So I Had The Pads Changed. Its Better, But Its Still Not "Strong" as it Should Be.

[Mike]

take off the center consol and tighten it

and Wa~La

[OptimusPrimeSr]

take off the center consol and tighten it

and Wa~La

I have same problem and this ^ ^ ^ is what I'm going to try. I still think my pads need to be replaced though. For now though, if you must park on a hill, turn your tires all the way into the direction of the curb...driver's ed 101. Good luck with you issue and keep us updated.

[owequitit]

take off the center consol and tighten it

and Wa~La

Ding ding ding...we have a winner!

The e-brake cables do not self adjust, so you must periodically adjust them as the rear pads wear.

Tighten the adjusting nut (the one in the middle of the 2 cables all by itself) until the ebrake pulls up 8 clicks. You should not be able to reach the 9th click without really really pulling, if at all.

[b-bomb]

Ding ding ding...we have a winner!

The e-brake cables do not self adjust, so you must periodically adjust them as the rear pads wear.

Tighten the adjusting nut The one in the middle of the 2 cables all by itself until the ebrake pulls up 8 clicks. You should not be able to reach the 9th click without really really pulling, if at all.

My e-brake has been a little loose too so I am going to try this on mine.

[Trini]

a couple of you seemed to not have read my post properly, i said in it that i've tried tightening it but it doesn't make much difference, i guess i'll just change the pads, and see what happens
cheers

[F22PwrdInspire]

If your vehicle has rotors and pads in the back, I would have to say that the likely cause of this problem would be slack in the cables and that they should be replaced to see if this fixes your problem. If you have drums and shoes in the rear, you may want to check to see if your drum has any drag against the shoes. If the rear brake shoes are not adjusted properly this could also be a cause as to why your e-brake is not holding all the time.

[NAiL05]

I carry a piece of wood with me and chock my rear tires =D OR I lock it in gear haha i keed. But yea adjust your e-brake usually I just put it in gear.

[nucleara]

take off your back wheels and inspect your cables for binding, wear. if good check the brake components thats all I got, do you have drums or discs in the rear? for now put in gear when you park, turn your wheels and pull the e brake.

[AccordChic90]

take off your back wheels and inspect your cables for binding, wear. if good check the brake components thats all I got, do you have drums or discs in the rear? for now put in gear when you park, turn your wheels and pull the e brake.

good point, if your car still rolls alot in gear your tranny may be slipping too

[N9netwoAccord]

have you tried adjusting the drums in back if you have them? i know you said you tried adjusting already but you can adjust the drums and the cable

[djcaz_aom]

I just changed my shoes and now the Parking break dosen't hold. I already tightened it all it goes. What gives?

Someone mentioned adjusting the drums as well. Would you please enlighten me.

Thanks.

[NAiL05]

Should be an adjuster wheel somewhere in the back you use a flathead screwdriver to move. Turn it one way it loosens the shoes turn it the other it tightens it. But ill see if I can find the diagram on it I have it somewhere.