How many clicks on your parking brake?

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:48 am

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Well according to tjkj that clutch(as Im calling it) in the console is not meant to be adjust like I adjusted it. Thats how Im going to use it though.

I'm not saying it but the engineers that built the system are saying that,it's printed clearly in the FSM for all '03-'07 KJ's.

Inc · **Posted:** Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:41 am

ATXKJ wrote:

FYI - Jeepster's writeup on adjustment

first thread is inside - thread in the thread is outside
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=19141&highlight=adjust+parking+brake

I tried that way to tighten mine, twice actually and it didn't help either time. My parking brake is as useless as ever. I can put it in N and pull that mother as tight as I can and it will roll away as if it wasn't on at all, even on the slightest incline.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:35 pm

I personally didn't like the inside adjustment

I adjust the brake shoes (the thread inside the thread - http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=14757&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=adjust+emergency+brake&start=15)

and you can set them to lock the rear wheels
but they have to be manually readjusted on a regular basis -
the autoadjuster doesn't seem to work well at all.

johnb · **Posted:** Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:14 pm

As frustrating as it is to have purchased this vehicle because I live in the mountains only to find I can drive it there but not park it - it's far more frustrating to be told by an idiot dealer that the parking brake works perfectly. I don't understand what the hell is wrong with people.

STINGN · **Posted:** Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:36 pm

mine dont even work

InCommando · **Posted:** Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:01 pm

I use mine every day: on hills, on angles, on flat ground. Maybe the fact that I use it every day and not just once in awhile makes a differencce in keeping it all adjusted, but I have no issues with my parking brake. (sticks rule)

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:32 am

tjkj2002 wrote:

I'm not saying it but the engineers that built the system are saying that,it's printed clearly in the FSM for all '03-'07 KJ's.

Well if thats the case then Im good to go. Engineers dont always know what theyre talking about.. Ask me how I know..

Its the only way I know to remove slack in the cable. Ive got the pads adjusted just perfect so they dont rub and the handle still goes all the way to the top unless I adjust that little clutch. It will hold for a good while then slowly start to release again. Going to fix that soon enough though.

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

InCommando wrote:

I use mine every day: on hills, on angles, on flat ground. Maybe the fact that I use it every day and not just once in awhile makes a differencce in keeping it all adjusted, but I have no issues with my parking brake. (sticks rule)

I also use mine every day in every condition even though I have an automatic transmission.
I just went out to actually count how many clicks I get out of the handle and it clicked 5 times.
Holds like cement in "N", tried it out on a carhauler ramp at about 45 degree angle on Friday night. I can drive away with it set in either reverse or drive but I can tell for sure it is set and draging.

Mr Nick · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:39 am

I use mine everyday (6 speed) and it sucks. On slight hills (even driveways with very low grades) it's not enough to hold it still, I have to leave it in gear too.

How many clicks on your parking brake?

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