Adjust Jeep Wrangler E-Brake (Parking Brake)
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- How to simply adjust the E-Brake (aka the parking Brake) on a Jeep Wrangler. This is the simplest, most basic way. If it still does not hold, you will need to adjust each side at the rear brake drums and that is a video for another time.
You can do this in less time than it takes to watch this video!
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It's great to watch a short and right to the point video on how to do it for myself. Thanks for the simple demonstration.
Thanks for watching. I know most people are looking for a quick fix and don't want to spend 20 minutes watching a video to get 10 minutes worth of information for a repair that should only take 5 minutes. We are all too busy for that nonsense. Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment and hopefully I'll see you down the road. Peace.
@@HNXMedia Yes, great and to the point. I didn't have to FF through what tools you didn't have or what you did last weekend or other crap. thanks
@@MrYlojelo I figure my job is to help people, not give my life's story. This channel is not about me, it is about helping others. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a positive comment. Peace.
I can only give you one like... to bad. Short, Sweet and to the point. Thanks soooo much. A slightly loose e-brake was only an inconvenience until yesterday when I went to put my boat in at a steep boat ramp. Things got a little tense for a few minutes, but worked out. Thanks again.
Glad it helped
I agree with Charles T. Short and to the point. No background music or any other fluff. Steady camera hand, very informative.
I was looking for a simplistic explanation of how to adjust my E Brake and your video was straight to the point andceasy. THANKS
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a great comment. Peace.
I did the E-Brake just as your video demonstrated and it was a success. Much thanks. I just saved $$$.
Sweet! Super glad I was able to help and that it worked out so well. It is all about saving those dollars for something more fun. Peace.
TY, for the info. The squirrel was the topper in making me sub. lol
Casey Hill Glad you enjoyed. I'm a bit of a wildlife fan - feed the squirrels on my deck everyday. Check out our Instagram for more such photos (promise, no "fashion poses" - just critters, puppies and projects). Hope the video helped. See my other response as well for more info on the "reving" issue. Peace.
This did the trick for me. 2004 Wrangler.
Nice! Happy to help. Keep riding!
Thank you. Hope not brake drum. Need to use blocks on drive, just in case right now. Feels like barely holding. Just bought 95yj, before pandemic. No time and exhausted complete.
Appreciate the short video! Exactly what I needed
Awesome! Hope it helped. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Peace!
Great video. Short and sweet.
Thank you so easy :-)
Happy to help.
Thanks
No problem. Hope it was helpful.
@@HNXMedia it was no more rolling down the driveway!
Thank you!
Hope the video helped. Stay well. Peace.
I will for sure give you a thumbs up and subscribe to your channel
Much appreciated! Hope the video was helpful.
You never mentioned about the back pressure and what of the wheels should be free spooning or have drag when lifted off the ground
This is not as precise as actually opening the rear b and adjusting the internal mechanism, so it really doesn't matter (at least it never has for me). I always did it on flat ground though, just to avoid "excess" torque/drag.
Thank you for sharing but first I'm watching a squirrel eating 😆
LOL. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a great comment. Hope the video was helpful. Speaking of squirrels eating, how about this one: ua-cam.com/video/7227TQYUTmo/v-deo.html
your'e the man
Hope the video was helpful. Time to get back out on the trails! Stay well.
Great video! My bracket assy is pretty rusted and I bought a new one. To remove the old one do I just back the nut all the way out? You know of any videos for that?
Yes, I believe you just back the nut all the way out and replace the bracket. Haven't seen a vid on it, but it seems rather straight forward. Best of luck.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I was wondering if you might be able to help me out with a problem.
I have a 1979 Jeep CJ 7 with a Ford 9" differential. I purchased the E- brake cable for the Jeep ran the cable from the brake through the floor and connected the two cables with the bracket to the E- cable.
My problem is that when I did the samething you just did in the video my E- brake pedal got really hard and the tires were not locked.
Any ideas? Let me say thanks in advance, thank you.
MrElPoderozo1 I think if you replace the entire line like that, you might have to adjust the ebrake inside the rear wheel hub. This is a secondary location where you can make more major adjustments. I have never done a video on that, but there are a few on YT. Search: Wrangler EBrake Rear Wheel Adjustment and you should find some. Best of luck!
@@HNXMedia Thank you and thanks for replying. 👍🏽
what year is that Jeep Wrangler, mine does not have that set up...2011
That is a 2003. I have not worked on anything more "modern."
good video. Unfortunately my jeep's E-brake was stretched until the original piece couldn't tighten up further. My old man made a make-shift piece just to stretch out the E-Brake even further and today it stretched enough to not hold the jeep together when pulling the handbrake.
Does anyone know if there's away to adjust the handbrake spring on TJs? from what I can gather it's either that as a last ditch effort or to just replace the whole brake lines.
The only other way I know how to adjust the e-brake is through the rear drums. You can adjust the tension in there through the access port at the bottom of the rear drums (underneath with a screwdriver - don't need to remove the wheel). Or you can remove the rear wheels and open the drums and adjust them, but fair warning, it is definitely the hard way - but it might save you some cash.
@@HNXMedia thanks! I did that earlier today and it seems the left tire got real tight, while the right one didn't really work. Seems the mechanism (idk the name) isn't holding enough pressure but if I tighten the right drum more, it'll start messing with the brakes.
Again, thanks for your help.
Thanks for breaking it down Barney for us common folk
I have a 2012 Wrangler and I don’t know if you realize that you can’t adjust the parking brake using you method, to fix my parking issues I had to replace the parking brake lever itself, also the parking brake isn’t self-adjusting either!
2012??? I ain't the Rockefellers! This Jeep is 17 years old, and is the NEWEST vehicle I own. I've never dealt that new fangled, fancy technology they put in them 2012 models.
Is there a micro switch or anything that would keep the brake light flashing on the dash? Beeps also.
Not that I can think of. I think the only reason that would happen is if you over tighten the e-brake adjustment and the computer thinks the brake is "on" all the time. I cannot think of any switch in line at this part of the process. Maybe near where the brake handle is, but you would likely need to remove the center console to get to that. Good luck and let me know how it works out. I am very curious now. Peace.
This happened to me in my Jk. Turned out to be low brake fluid. Hope this helps
Is it bad to twist to far when adjusting
If you "over-tighten," usually, the only thing you will notice is the back brakes squeaking all the time. Then all you need to do is back it off a little.
Should I keep the handbrake down while I adjust it or up? Assuming that the Jeep is on a flat surface
I pull then lever up to get a feel for the "tension," then I put it down and make the adjustments, then I pull it back up to check the "tension" again and keep doing that until it holds correctly. So, to answer the question, while making the adjustments, the handle is down. However, that being said, I know some folks leave it up the entire time they make the adjustments. I like to get a "feel" for how the brake sets and holds. Hope this wasn't just a confusing mess of an answer. Best of luck. Peace.
Is this the same for a 2011 Jeep Wrangler?
Hey man I have a 2014 Jeep Wrangler dragon edition and I thought it would be the same process but it’s not I’ve searched the web and found no other way to adjust my e-brake can you help
The only other way I know to adjust them is through the rear brake drum. You can adjust them without removing the wheel through the access port (covered with a rubber plug) on the bottom of the inside of the break drum. Or you need to remove the wheel, open the brake drum and adjust them by hand/feel. That is a bigger job than I am willing to get into right now, but if I do it anytime soon, I'll make a video. Best of luck. Peace.
thanks man I’ll try that first see what happens
@@felixdominguez4114 Stop back by and let me know how it goes.
Will do man I just subscribed too
@@felixdominguez4114 Very much appreciated. Peace.
my Ebrake is stuck engaged, Brake light in cluster stays on and beeps, if i loosen up the cables should it free up the ebrake?
Short answer, yes, it should COMPLETELY disengage the emergency brake. But I am not a certified mechanic and I am not saying that doing so is safe. Best of luck.
@@HNXMedia i tried that, backed it off like 5 turns and the light stays on, i jumped in and tried to move the jeep but it still felt as if the shoes are still grabbing slightly in the rear. i need to pull my wheels off and inspect but i have to get it to my shop where i work at
@@slappygilmore5040 I understand better now. Yep, the rear drums are locked on. You might be able to decrease the tension on those by accessing the drum through the screwdriver port on the "inside" underneath the the rear hub (both sides). Search "adjusting emergency brake at rear drum." Note, It is a total pain to do it this way. The only other way will be removing the wheel, drum hub and then adjusting from the inside. Best of luck.
@@HNXMedia i have a sahara with 4wDisc brakes, will they have that same port?
@@slappygilmore5040 They should. It will be on the bottom of the inside of the brake drum/hub (i.e. you have to be under the car to see it. It will likely be oval and have a rubber "cap/insert" to keep mud and water out.
I also have a huge problem with my idol. Driving it is great. But when i come to a complete stop, She wants to cut out and then high revs to stay alive, every 10 seconds or so, then repeats. it dosent throw up any codes. the dealership has no idea and says it may be the CPU brain. thoughts? thank you again.
Casey Hill That sounds like a vacuum line issue (I have had exactly the same thing but typically only when it has recently rained or it is super humid outside). Vacuum line breaks/cracks are super hard to track down. I plan on replacing all of mine this Spring (I'll make a video when/if I do). If the dealership thinks it is the "brainbox," those are SUPER EASY to replace on most vehicles. You can get a used one online for less than $100 (usually). I did a video on replacing the "brainbox/CPU/ECM" on my Toyota Echo. The entire process took seven minutes (no joke) and cost about $80. Mechanic wanted over $600 for the same job. Hope this helps. Peace.
I’m having a hard time finding this junction. I have a 2013 JK. Does that make any difference?
It should be the same, but I cannot know for sure since I have never worked on a 2013. Thanks for watching. Peace.
@@HNXMedia Unfortunately, it is not.
@@NadeemAhmad-ob5ej Sorry to hear that. Hope you get it fixed soon. Peace.
Does 2020 JLU have it?
People are telling me the "newer" models cannot be adjusted this way. I have no idea, since this 2003 is the newest Jeep (and vehicle for that matter) that I own.
Thank god finnaly after a year of putting it into 1st gear to leave it parked😂
LOL. Hope it helped. Back to the trails. Peace.
2015 Jeep Wrangler has no such adjustment, you could have stated year and model
If I could afford a fancy 2015 Jeep, I wouldn't have all these cool videos about working on my 2003.
@@HNXMedia thanks for great videos,I just now saw how obnoxious my reply came off,sorry. Yes for some dumb reason at some point,they stopped providing adjustment on actual cable,yes have confirmed this elsewhere,some have done own fix
@@josephblough5856 No worries. Glad you got yours up and running again. Now you can get back on the trails. Safe travels!