E-Brake Seized Up !!
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4th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,092
From: Charlotte, NC
E-Brake Seized Up !!
First major issue with my car... when releasing the emergency brake, the car didn't want to move. So despite the e-brake handle being released back down, the brakes apparently didn't release from my rotors.
Is this a known defect or is this because this morning was the coldest morning of the winter so far (15-20 degrees here in NC)?
Is this a known defect or is this because this morning was the coldest morning of the winter so far (15-20 degrees here in NC)?
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 853
From: Lake Worth, FL.
RE: E-Brake Seized Up !!
ISSUE:[/u]
Some 2005-2006 Mustangs built prior to 10/1/2005 may exhibit park brake cables that freeze in cold weather due to water intrusion, and subsequently not release. Under some conditions this could lead to dragging rear brakes. The rear sealing boot on the cable (located at the rear caliper attachment) could deteriorate prematurely which may permit water intrusion. In freezing temperatures this could bind the cable inside the casing, and not allow tension to be released from the caliper
ACTION:[/u]
Inspect the park brake cable and system components. If the rubber sealing boots show signs of deterioration, replace both rear park brake cables
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Some 2005-2006 Mustangs built prior to 10/1/2005 may exhibit park brake cables that freeze in cold weather due to water intrusion, and subsequently not release. Under some conditions this could lead to dragging rear brakes. The rear sealing boot on the cable (located at the rear caliper attachment) could deteriorate prematurely which may permit water intrusion. In freezing temperatures this could bind the cable inside the casing, and not allow tension to be released from the caliper
ACTION:[/u]
Inspect the park brake cable and system components. If the rubber sealing boots show signs of deterioration, replace both rear park brake cables
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
6th Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,828
From: Clarksville TN
RE: E-Brake Seized Up !!
Go read my thread titled, "Is this odd or not". My Stang had the same problem 2 days ago. The cable for the e-brake is most likely stuck because of the cold. We had our coldest day of the year aswell, the temperature here went from mid 50's to low 20's high teens in a matter of 2 days or so. Check underneath the car to see if its stuck or broke, if not just unhook it from the brakes and rehook it somewhere else so it dont drag.
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,092
From: Charlotte, NC
RE: E-Brake Seized Up !!
partsbill you are the MAN... my car was built in June 2005, so yep that's me. Now I have to figure out a way to get it to the dealer to get the warranty service.
Do you think as it warms up this afternoon that the brakes might release?
Do you think as it warms up this afternoon that the brakes might release?
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,828
From: Clarksville TN
RE: E-Brake Seized Up !!
ORIGINAL: Larmo
partsbill you are the MAN... my car was built in June 2005, so yep that's me. Now I have to figure out a way to get it to the dealer to get the warranty service.
Do you think as it warms up this afternoon that the brakes might release?
partsbill you are the MAN... my car was built in June 2005, so yep that's me. Now I have to figure out a way to get it to the dealer to get the warranty service.
Do you think as it warms up this afternoon that the brakes might release?
Was this some kind of recall or no? Because I'm just over my 36,000 mile factory warranty.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 685
From: Chicago (South Loop)
RE: E-Brake Seized Up !!
ORIGINAL: partsbill
ISSUE:[/u]
Some 2005-2006 Mustangs built prior to 10/1/2005 may exhibit park brake cables that freeze in cold weather due to water intrusion, and subsequently not release. Under some conditions this could lead to dragging rear brakes. The rear sealing boot on the cable (located at the rear caliper attachment) could deteriorate prematurely which may permit water intrusion. In freezing temperatures this could bind the cable inside the casing, and not allow tension to be released from the caliper
ACTION:[/u]
Inspect the park brake cable and system components. If the rubber sealing boots show signs of deterioration, replace both rear park brake cables
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
ISSUE:[/u]
Some 2005-2006 Mustangs built prior to 10/1/2005 may exhibit park brake cables that freeze in cold weather due to water intrusion, and subsequently not release. Under some conditions this could lead to dragging rear brakes. The rear sealing boot on the cable (located at the rear caliper attachment) could deteriorate prematurely which may permit water intrusion. In freezing temperatures this could bind the cable inside the casing, and not allow tension to be released from the caliper
ACTION:[/u]
Inspect the park brake cable and system components. If the rubber sealing boots show signs of deterioration, replace both rear park brake cables
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
1st Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 62
From: clermont, fl
RE: E-Brake Seized Up !!
This happened to me with my 92 Tempo, in 1997. I was in high school and I was like WTF, so I called my dad to come get me at the gas station i fishtailed to through snow. He turned the heat up in the car all the way and jiggled the e-brake every now and again, eventually after about 15 min., it released and I drove home that night. Something similar might work for the mustangs, depending if they can recieve enough heat from the passenger space.
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4th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,092
From: Charlotte, NC
RE: E-Brake Seized Up !!
Its a good thought, but this morning I started the car a good 20 minutes before I tried to leave. I had the heat on full blast while the car was warming up. Then again I am a vert so the ragtop may disappate heat more than a hardtop.
I'm heading home for lunch to play around with it. I will let you guys know what I find. Thank you to everyone for their help. This site is amazing.
I'm heading home for lunch to play around with it. I will let you guys know what I find. Thank you to everyone for their help. This site is amazing.
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 853
From: Lake Worth, FL.
RE: E-Brake Seized Up !!
ORIGINAL: imyy4u
My car was built AFTER this date, but still has the problem. Comments / questions?!
ORIGINAL: partsbill
ISSUE:[/u]
Some 2005-2006 Mustangs built prior to 10/1/2005 may exhibit park brake cables that freeze in cold weather due to water intrusion, and subsequently not release. Under some conditions this could lead to dragging rear brakes. The rear sealing boot on the cable (located at the rear caliper attachment) could deteriorate prematurely which may permit water intrusion. In freezing temperatures this could bind the cable inside the casing, and not allow tension to be released from the caliper
ACTION:[/u]
Inspect the park brake cable and system components. If the rubber sealing boots show signs of deterioration, replace both rear park brake cables
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
ISSUE:[/u]
Some 2005-2006 Mustangs built prior to 10/1/2005 may exhibit park brake cables that freeze in cold weather due to water intrusion, and subsequently not release. Under some conditions this could lead to dragging rear brakes. The rear sealing boot on the cable (located at the rear caliper attachment) could deteriorate prematurely which may permit water intrusion. In freezing temperatures this could bind the cable inside the casing, and not allow tension to be released from the caliper
ACTION:[/u]
Inspect the park brake cable and system components. If the rubber sealing boots show signs of deterioration, replace both rear park brake cables
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.