My parking brake will stop rolling back when it is engaged; however, it still rolls forward. I bought my Aztek with 8000 miles on it and I can't say that I have ever used it, but I need it working to pass inspection. One Mech. changed the pads and he is stumped too. Any ideas? Thank you sooooo much for any advice you can offer.
The E-brake just needs adjusted up on the pads or rear shoes. If shoes on the rear instead of pads, it will hold from rolling back but not forward if not getting full pressure from the brake shoes needing adjusted up closer to the drum. It will hold from back roll because of shoe design. More shoe surface on the rear shoe than on the front shoe. That's the way they're built.
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You are just going to have to break down and buy some switches I believe. they are known for going out on that model. if you can find someone to test them at the switch to see if it is the switch or the motor that is what you need to do. most likley switches is most of the problem . thanks Jerry holler if you have more.
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If you had a mechanic replace all those parts correctly (no air bubbles), the problem may be a blockage in the break line. What you can try is buy about a half gallon or so of brake fluid and a large disposable bucket or bowl and get a friend to help you.
Remove the brake line from the caliper that is giving you the problem (smoke) and place the line in the bucket. Open the brake fluid resivoir and make sure it is full. Have your friend pump the pedal (with the engine and key OFF) all the way to the floor a few times, refilling the brake fluid as needed. After you have done this until you think all the fluid has been replaced, replace the line to the caliper. You should find a small "nipple" that looks like it should be connected to something, but it may not be. This is the bleeder valve.
With the engine still off, have your friend pump up the brakes until they are stiff and hold pressure on the brake pedal while you loosen this valve to allow any air to escape, then tighten the valve back before repeating the process. Making sure that all the air is out of the lines and caliper may take a lot more brake fluid and you can still use the bucket to prevent making a mess.
Don't forget to dispose of the used brake fluid properly. Most auto mechanics will take in the used fluid (motor oil too) and recycle it for you.
If this doesn't solve your problem, have a mechanic check the master brake cylinder and lines to the brake caliper and replace any lines that may be blocked. You can also have them just replace the lines to that caliper if you don't want to make a mess and get a little dirty! :)
I hope I could help narrow down your problem and help you get it fixed. Good luck and don't forget to rate! Thank you.
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it's only supposed to adjust to the point where it works...otherwise it would tighten up from use and stop you dead.
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This is a good online manual for the Capri.
http://www.techcapri.com/Repair/Capri_Service_Manual.htm
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My parking brake will stop rolling back when it is engaged; however, it still rolls forward. I bought my Aztek with 8000 miles on it and I can't say that I have ever used it, but I need it working to pass inspection. One Mech. changed the pads and he is stumped too. Any ideas? Thank you sooooo much for any advice you can offer.
Probably a few things; the parking brake cables are stretched/rusted/broken, the parking brake shoes are completely used in the rear, or the hardware for the shoes have seized (your car has standard pads for regular braking and parking brake shoes for the parking brake, two separate systems). Most likely, since you said that parking brake hasn't been used, it's probably for the former. Have the parking brake cables replaced and check the parking brake pads as well, they are either worn or seized.
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