warrenty even if the tsb dosnt apply
bumper to bumper 3 yrs 36000

 

Okay, my e-brake did seize up on New Years day. I did not have it all the way engaged, so I did not notices until I took my foot off the gas and it felt like I was braking. At a stop, I pull on my e-brake and felt no resistance. After letting the car warm up all the way, I pull the e-brake all the way and back down, then it released. Since the E-brake is fine now, how do I get a dealership to fix it? Is there anyway on line to check when my warranty is up?

 

There is a TSB on the freezing parking brake.....take it to a dealer

 

It must be winter again......

 

You heater only heats the inside of your car.

As a general rule for almost any car.. never put your e-brake on in temps below 30 F. Especially if it has been damp before the temp dropped.

 

I am going to start moving all the ebrake cable freezing to useless.....it is in 1 of the stickies at the top and there is a tsb link at the top of the page....

 

pretty common in all cars. had it happen before to me in a truck. its a pain!!

 

Checked it again about an hour ago. Its gotten much warmer but the e-brake is still not functioning. The e-brake handle still moves freely. I guess I'm going to have to crawl up under the car tonight and see if I can see the cable catching on anything. Otherwise, not sure how I'm going to get it to the dealership for warranty work without getting her towed.

 

Like stated in the stickied thread....if you go and work with the cable around the rear wheels it will come loose, when the level is disengaged there should be play in the cable to tug on and such.....the boot gets frozen then cracks, thus allowing more water to get in there and freeze. you can also drive around a little bit (around the block), you will drag the brakes but it will help it break free.

 

Glad I never use my E-brake.