I was going through a drive-through and pulled up my hand-brake. I thought I broke something cus it was very light and loose. I could pull it all the way up with little effort. Before, it was tight. Has anyone had the same experience? Did I brake anything?

Thanks~

 

Hmm I have never had this trouble in any of my vehicles. The only thing I can think of is maybe a cable snapped and the ebrake just isn't holding any more.

If you park up a hill and you use the ebrake does it work still?

 

the plastic rubber boot box thing (w/e u want to call it) just comes off, there is nothing really holding it inplace.

 

this happened in my jeep the linkage actually just flew apart though and i heard it when it happened....did u hear anything when it happened to u???

 

hmm this is good to know, I will have to remember this thread.

 

the light and brake still work. I just need to pull it all the way up. It is actually easier to use now.

 

stretched or loose cable
mine gets fixed under warranty today.
i have the exact same issue, i have one stretched out cable but my dealer is replacing both.

 

same thing just happened to me the other day but then somehow tightened up again...it never really was stiff and the e-brake always sucked lol...but whatever, it still holds somewhat okay. i wouldn't worry too much about it unless it stopped workin completely or barely even at all

 

It works, so I'm not even gona look at it. My car is out of warranty, so unless it is completely off, I'm not lookin into it.

 

dont park on any hills...