E brake doesnt work

Iceman1989 · February 17th, 2007, 05:00 PM

I have an 88 GT used to be a stick but the poeple I bought it from had converted it to an auto(dont ask me why)

The e brake doesnt work, is it possible that the back brakes dont close as far as they are supposed to? A while back my car failed inspection because the back brakes were "worn out" even though they were new pads. Or alternately, is there a way to adjust the cable so that it works again because I can pull it much farther than I can pull my friends (also has a foxbody stang)

I also have a second off-subject question. I want to change my gauges from the 85 mph ones to the 140 mph ones. If I get a new face for them off ebay, what other parts would I need for the gauges to work right? I know just changing the face wont change the needle itself from an 85 to a 140. Do I need some kind of gear for the speedo?

Stangzilla · February 17th, 2007, 08:50 PM

I think the 85mph speedo will not work, it is designed to travel only so far. you prob have to get a new cluster.

Tony_90fox · February 17th, 2007, 10:18 PM

"I have an 88 GT used to be a stick but the poeple I bought it from had converted it to an auto(dont ask me why)"

What mods are done to the car? I can think of a few reasons why!!!

86blkmustang · February 17th, 2007, 10:38 PM

There should be a bolt end right by ur e-brake handle take a rachet and socket and u can adjust ur e-brake like that.

Stangzilla · February 17th, 2007, 11:09 PM

And the reasons to convert to an auto besides you wear a dress are?

86GT50 · February 19th, 2007, 10:53 AM

replace the E-Brake Line & your problem will be solved... there may be a difference in the length of brake cable from an automic to manual......

Tony_90fox · February 19th, 2007, 12:50 PM

maybe the person who had it before couldnt drive a stick, maybe they had some nice mods on it and wanted it to be more consistent. Stop being a fag stangzilla. Your attitude on here the past week or so has just shown how much shit you talk behind your computer. Cool man, I used to do that until i realized a third grader could do it.

Grimmy · February 19th, 2007, 01:10 PM

You have an automatic, you don'tr realy need and E break. I've never had to use mine, thankfully, as they are more for decoration than function on the classics.

Stangzilla · February 19th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Hey I am not a fag and I am in the 4th grade..Get it right.. You are just mad cuz you have an auto too..

Tony_90fox · February 19th, 2007, 08:15 PM

No I am not mad, I had a 5 speed about a month ago until i parted it out and sold it. Nice profit off of that car. And if you think the reason I have an auto is because I wear a dress then try again. i may not be the fastest shifter but I can definitely drive a manual.

I have grown to like my AOD, and i have some stuff ready to go in that will step it up with manuals. I can beef up my auto to hold 5-600 hp, more than i am going to need. Put a nice stall in there and a valve body and i am set. Already have those two things.

Didnt mean fag in the gay way, just meant that you have been a dick to just about everybody, and it is hard for me to just keep my mouth shut while you degrade everybody, except Darrell, you kiss his ass too much!

Yeah, autos do not put out as much power, but can definitely perform with the so called godly 5 speeds...I believe there are some fast mofos on here running some autos.

redalert89 · February 19th, 2007, 09:08 PM

mine has been converted from auto to manual and my e-brake doesnt work, does the same apply to me?

Stangzilla · February 19th, 2007, 11:45 PM

I dont kiss his ass at all.. When he is right he is right. When it comes to Mustangs its just about all the time. I only am a dick when people ask really dumb questions or ask about Camaros on a Mustang site...Shit like that. I know I am wrong sometimes and say something stupid sometimes. Hey feel free to ride me when I do so. Some people take it way to serious. Oh well thats not my prob. Cant take a joke then fuck ya!!!! If u can laugh it off and join the fun.. RELAX PEOPLE!!! JEEEEZZ!!

Tony_90fox · February 20th, 2007, 01:00 AM

I am just looking out for some people on here. I mean, when i say something stupid, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE correct my dumb-newb-ass as hard as you can. I don't like to make mistakes, and i learn from people getting on to me. This is a great site and i don't want some people to be intimidated by some other people on here. But as far as criticizing me, go for it bro!

Stangzilla · February 20th, 2007, 01:12 AM

Thats what i'm saying Tony... People need to chill.... Its all in fun!! I think... lol hahahaha

Stangzilla · February 20th, 2007, 01:14 AM

Look if people get intimidated buy some dude on a computer than I dont know what to say.. except oh well..

Tony_90fox · February 20th, 2007, 01:20 AM

Tru dat!!!

boof1027 · February 21st, 2007, 01:19 AM

If you have new brake pads then I would take a look at the drums. They can be worn down over time, especially if teh PO like to do brake stands.
Next crawl under your car. There are 3 cables total. One come down from the handle and connects the other two together. From the connection one cable runs to each wheel. Follow these and make sure they are not broken or cut. Also try adjusting it like mentioned above.

GTXRacing · February 21st, 2007, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

I think the 85mph speedo will not work, it is designed to travel only so far. you prob have to get a new cluster.

So far (As you can see). My speedo is 85 and I am damn near in a loop LOL. It point sraight down and stay's when I hit fith gear so my top speed is... straight down LOL

Getting a new cluster is unessessary... get a new cluster "panel", you know those white in the day, black with lighted numbers at night? Those ones.

mikebert · February 21st, 2007, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by Grimmy

You have an automatic, you don'tr realy need and E break. I've never had to use mine, thankfully, as they are more for decoration than function on the classics.

I wanted to say something about this earlier, but I held my tongue. Now I shall lash out!! But first. . .

Aren't you in Arizona, Grimmy? Isn't it completely and utterly flat out there?

Tony_90fox · February 21st, 2007, 11:47 PM

hell, i have NEVER used my e-brake in my auto....and i park on STEEP in clines sometimes..and i cover it up with CDs and suck...man, don't waste your money on fixing an ebrake in an auto.

February 17th, 2007, 05:00 PM	#1
Iceman1989 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6	E brake doesnt work I have an 88 GT used to be a stick but the poeple I bought it from had converted it to an auto(dont ask me why) The e brake doesnt work, is it possible that the back brakes dont close as far as they are supposed to? A while back my car failed inspection because the back brakes were "worn out" even though they were new pads. Or alternately, is there a way to adjust the cable so that it works again because I can pull it much farther than I can pull my friends (also has a foxbody stang) I also have a second off-subject question. I want to change my gauges from the 85 mph ones to the 140 mph ones. If I get a new face for them off ebay, what other parts would I need for the gauges to work right? I know just changing the face wont change the needle itself from an 85 to a 140. Do I need some kind of gear for the speedo?

February 17th, 2007, 08:50 PM	#2
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,095	I think the 85mph speedo will not work, it is designed to travel only so far. you prob have to get a new cluster. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”

February 17th, 2007, 11:09 PM	#5
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,095	And the reasons to convert to an auto besides you wear a dress are? __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”

February 19th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#9
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,095	Hey I am not a fag and I am in the 4th grade..Get it right.. You are just mad cuz you have an auto too.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”

February 19th, 2007, 11:45 PM	#12
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,095	I dont kiss his ass at all.. When he is right he is right. When it comes to Mustangs its just about all the time. I only am a dick when people ask really dumb questions or ask about Camaros on a Mustang site...Shit like that. I know I am wrong sometimes and say something stupid sometimes. Hey feel free to ride me when I do so. Some people take it way to serious. Oh well thats not my prob. Cant take a joke then fuck ya!!!! If u can laugh it off and join the fun.. RELAX PEOPLE!!! JEEEEZZ!! __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”

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February 17th, 2007, 10:38 PM	#4
86blkmustang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seaford, Delaware Posts: 106	There should be a bolt end right by ur e-brake handle take a rachet and socket and u can adjust ur e-brake like that.

February 19th, 2007, 10:53 AM	#6
86GT50 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 38	replace the E-Brake Line & your problem will be solved... there may be a difference in the length of brake cable from an automic to manual......

February 19th, 2007, 09:08 PM	#11
redalert89 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 55	mine has been converted from auto to manual and my e-brake doesnt work, does the same apply to me?

February 20th, 2007, 01:12 AM	#14
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,095	Thats what i'm saying Tony... People need to chill.... Its all in fun!! I think... lol hahahaha __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”

February 20th, 2007, 01:14 AM	#15
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,095	Look if people get intimidated buy some dude on a computer than I dont know what to say.. except oh well.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”

February 21st, 2007, 01:19 AM	#17
boof1027 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12	If you have new brake pads then I would take a look at the drums. They can be worn down over time, especially if teh PO like to do brake stands. Next crawl under your car. There are 3 cables total. One come down from the handle and connects the other two together. From the connection one cable runs to each wheel. Follow these and make sure they are not broken or cut. Also try adjusting it like mentioned above.

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