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Old 08-13-2008, 08:29 PM
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My E brake barely works unless I pull up on it really hard it will stop it from rolling down a hill, but thats about it, how do I tighten it up so the wheels will lock?? like for drifting?? I was told there's a turnbuckle but I don't see one?? Thanks
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Old 08-13-2008, 08:31 PM
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first you need to make sure rear brakes are adjusted properly and that the adjusters are not frozen or worn shos in the rear, also make sure cables are not siezed
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Old 08-13-2008, 08:34 PM
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I had the rear brakes checked they are ok. the cables aren't siezed they don't seem very tight though.
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Old 08-13-2008, 09:05 PM
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if your 100 percent sure rear brakes are adjsted correctly then under console I believe may be the adjusting nut for the cable to lever?? not positive though
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Old 08-13-2008, 09:22 PM
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my e brake is the same way, u dont ever need ur e brake tho they arent reliable on the mustang, i just throw it in gear or put a tire on the curb if ur trying to keep it from rolling lol
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Old 08-14-2008, 10:31 AM
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Ya but this guy wants to get into "drifting" Wouldn't recommend it with a mustangs Ebrake. You're looking at a heavy duty brake for that crap. And a lot of money on tires, and different suspension
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