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87 SDL emergency brake release problem ??

Submitted by rosenfe on 29 May 2009 - 9:28am.

n/a i have a 87 sdl and my emergency brake pedal will no longer retract with hand pull.ive used my foot to lift it up,but now that will not work anymore.i
was told that my cable needs replacing and that its not in the foot pedal mechanism.has anyone replaced this-my indy shop said its a 7 hour labor job.i would like to do this myself and know that the front and rear seat carpet and console have to come out.any info on console removal or other tips .?

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Make sure

31 May 2009 - 8:02pm
Kent Bergsma

I would make absolutely sure it is the pedal cable before you start tearing your car apart. Is their a lot of rust under the car ( ie road salt). It may be that the emergency brake cables at the rear wheels are frozen. Unhook the cables from under the center of the car and do some isolation testing by hand...