Parking/Emergency Brake Adjustment?

Garhfer · June 25th, 2008, 07:53 PM

I just replaced all my brakes and have brand new calipers on the rear with the cable on them but now the emergency brake doesn't hold the car as good as it used to, is there some sort of way to adjust the emergency brake system?

smokeshow · June 25th, 2008, 09:39 PM

I've been wondering this for a while too, my hand brake has about 2 inchs of slop in it before it actually starts to pull the cable. It'd be nice if I could get it fixed.

Garhfer · June 26th, 2008, 09:39 AM

I guess when I get home I'll have to look it up in the book... *shrugs*

~C~ · June 26th, 2008, 10:13 AM

There is a way, i just dont know it! lol. if you open the center console and remove the rubber tabs around the rim, take out the screws, then pop out the bucket, you will have access to the brake lever mechanical controls. I think there is a way from there, and also possibly an inline cable adjuster, but not sure on the stock ones. havent done it yet, had it done for free at a local shop. I think it is pretty easy. sorry cant help much.

Mustang Racer · June 26th, 2008, 12:49 PM

I also would like to know how to ajust the rear brakes

bamasundown71 · May 2nd, 2012, 07:05 PM

its on the rear brake calipers if im not mistaken there is a special tool you rotate the caliper to adjust the emergency brake cable...

bullitt ak · May 2nd, 2012, 07:07 PM

nobody seems to know this on our cars...seen it asked so many times before...if there is an adjustment i think its at the rear brakes or under the car where the two cables come together in that bracket..not sure

June 25th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#1
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,793 iTrader: 0 reviews	Parking/Emergency Brake Adjustment? I just replaced all my brakes and have brand new calipers on the rear with the cable on them but now the emergency brake doesn't hold the car as good as it used to, is there some sort of way to adjust the emergency brake system? __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

June 25th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#2
smokeshow Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Canada Posts: 198 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've been wondering this for a while too, my hand brake has about 2 inchs of slop in it before it actually starts to pull the cable. It'd be nice if I could get it fixed. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT 40th Anniversary Full Mac Exhaust (LT Headers, Pro Chamber, Catback) BBK UDP's FRPP 4.10 gears Diablo Predator Tuner MGW Short Throw Shifter JLT CAI Eibach Proline Springs lowered 1.5" 18" Saleen wheels, 305 Nitto Drag Radials

June 26th, 2008, 09:39 AM	#3
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,793 iTrader: 0 reviews	I guess when I get home I'll have to look it up in the book... shrugs __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

June 26th, 2008, 10:13 AM	#4
~C~ ~C~, The Other White Meat! Y2K YellowJacket GT ~TBD~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West side B-More Posts: 1,697 iTrader: 2 reviews	There is a way, i just dont know it! lol. if you open the center console and remove the rubber tabs around the rim, take out the screws, then pop out the bucket, you will have access to the brake lever mechanical controls. I think there is a way from there, and also possibly an inline cable adjuster, but not sure on the stock ones. havent done it yet, had it done for free at a local shop. I think it is pretty easy. sorry cant help much. __________________ BLOWN Bumblebeast! 370 rwhp / 381 ft lbs ~Tuned by JJ at WMS "Like the blind man says......We shall see...."

May 2nd, 2012, 07:05 PM	#6
bamasundown71 Regular 2004 Mustang GT 12.37@105.63 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pound Virginia Posts: 279 iTrader: 0 reviews	its on the rear brake calipers if im not mistaken there is a special tool you rotate the caliper to adjust the emergency brake cable... __________________ 04 GT 5-Speed, Underdrive Pullys, Mac CAI, Flowmaster 10's, 75mm intake and plenum, O/R X-Pipe, SCT Programmed, 18" bullit rims.

June 26th, 2008, 12:49 PM	#5
Mustang Racer Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 12.78@106.44 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delano, CA Posts: 572 iTrader: 0 reviews	I also would like to know how to ajust the rear brakes

May 2nd, 2012, 07:07 PM	#7
bullitt ak Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 mustang bullitt Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,033 iTrader: 0 reviews	nobody seems to know this on our cars...seen it asked so many times before...if there is an adjustment i think its at the rear brakes or under the car where the two cables come together in that bracket..not sure __________________

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