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Old 02-28-2012, 12:00 AM
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So, I hate to make my second post here a tech question, but here goes. I was parking my 2010 GT 5-speed today and when I set the parking brake, it made a loud popping noise. It seems to be working fine though. I even put her in 1st and tried to apply a little gas, and it's holding firm when it's set, and releases completely when I do so. I can't tell if it's my imagination now or not, but there may be just a bit more play in the handle. Anyone know what might have happened? It's eating away at me!
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Old 02-28-2012, 08:37 AM
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Sounds like one side of the cable snapped (or the caliper spring or lever), dont you have warranty on it?
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Old 02-28-2012, 06:53 PM
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Yeah, I have warranty on it. I just wasn't sure if something had broken, or if the cable had slipped or something, since it's still holding. I'll have to try to get it in to the dealership.
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Old 03-01-2012, 02:12 AM
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If it is indeed the parking brake assembly, it has a balance bar so if one side broke loose then at least the other would still be operational, you could also check by jacking up the rear end, putting on the e-brake and trying to turn either side to see which side broke loose. But take her in anyways, you payed for the warranty you must as well use it. RockNRolla : )
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