Hand Brake handle will not go up

Dinero · 02-06-2016

My 1988 GTA's hand brake will not go up. Like it is jammed in down position.
Anyone know what the cause is and how to remedy? Thanks

Dinero · 07-25-2016

What I meant to say is, "emergency brake handle will not engage". Stays stuck in the down position. Thanks

DynoDave · 07-25-2016

95% chance your parking brake cables are frozen (rusted in place) from non-use.

To test this, disconnect the cables. The handle should them move freely.

Once diagnosed as a cable issue, you can try injecting penetrating oil from each end of the cables, remove them and soak them in a pan of penetrating oil, or replace them.

Dinero · 07-27-2016

DynoDave, thanks for the info. I will certainly do that. Will keep you posted. Thanks

DynoDave · 07-28-2016

I know the GM rear calipers with integral park brake were known for freezing up. They could also be a source of the issue, I suppose.

02-06-2016	#1
Dinero Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 16	Hand Brake handle will not go up My 1988 GTA's hand brake will not go up. Like it is jammed in down position. Anyone know what the cause is and how to remedy? Thanks

07-25-2016	#2
Dinero Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 16	Re: Hand Brake handle will not go up What I meant to say is, "emergency brake handle will not engage". Stays stuck in the down position. Thanks

07-25-2016	#3
DynoDave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 278	Re: Hand Brake handle will not go up 95% chance your parking brake cables are frozen (rusted in place) from non-use. To test this, disconnect the cables. The handle should them move freely. Once diagnosed as a cable issue, you can try injecting penetrating oil from each end of the cables, remove them and soak them in a pan of penetrating oil, or replace them. __________________ *DynoDave* 1988 Pontiac Trans Am POCI #72200

07-27-2016	#4
Dinero Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 16	Re: Hand Brake handle will not go up DynoDave, thanks for the info. I will certainly do that. Will keep you posted. Thanks

07-28-2016	#5
DynoDave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 278	Re: Hand Brake handle will not go up I know the GM rear calipers with integral park brake were known for freezing up. They could also be a source of the issue, I suppose. __________________ *DynoDave* 1988 Pontiac Trans Am POCI #72200

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