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  • khiobrien2
    Member
    • Feb 2023
    • 97
    #1

    E-Break overhaul questions

    My ebreak has been a little sticky for a while, so I am going to rebuild it before I end up with a seized wheel. I will obviously replace the springs, shoes, and hardware, but I have a couple questions about the other parts:

    1. Should I replace the cables? Im normally all for "while youre in there" stuff, but I am hesitant because ive seen how much of a PITA the cables can be. My car has been a CA car its whole life afaik though. Should I just go for it? It seems like they pretty much never fail so I am hesitant.

    2. What parts are actually necessary? The kit on FCP Euro includes the adjuster that sits at the top, and the actuator that sits at the bottom. I dont really see how either would fail so I am unsure of why they would need to be replaced. If anyone has any good reasons for either, im all ears.

    Thank you for your time!
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    • 82eye
      E30 Mastermind
      • Jan 2009
      • 1995
      #2
      the cables are often the fail point if you are having issues. mine were an crapsolute pain to replace. i still wanna refresh the e-brake shoes some day but all was working fine save for the cables.

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        • khiobrien2
          Member
          • Feb 2023
          • 97
          #3
          Originally posted by 82eye
          the cables are often the fail point if you are having issues. mine were an crapsolute pain to replace. i still wanna refresh the e-brake shoes some day but all was working fine save for the cables.
          Alright, i’ll replace them for sure then. Based on what I saw the last time I had my rear rotors off, my issue is that the springs aren’t holding enough tension to force the shoes to return all the way, but I bet the 40 year old cables aren’t helping either. Now i’m mostly just conflicted about spending $60 on the adjusters and actuators that seem unnecessary, but I have a feeling that if I don’t spend the money now i’ll be mad at myself in a decade

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            • 82eye
              E30 Mastermind
              • Jan 2009
              • 1995
              #4
              Originally posted by khiobrien2
              Alright, i’ll replace them for sure then. Based on what I saw the last time I had my rear rotors off, my issue is that the springs aren’t holding enough tension to force the shoes to return all the way, but I bet the 40 year old cables aren’t helping either. Now i’m mostly just conflicted about spending $60 on the adjusters and actuators that seem unnecessary, but I have a feeling that if I don’t spend the money now i’ll be mad at myself in a decade

              the cable freeze causing most of the issue. e-brakes usually only hold a non running car stationary. most e-brake shoes and components will last the lifetime of the car. the cables are the weak point. they freeze causing the e-brake to lock and not release.

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