E brake not working?

04TJst · Aug 29, 2013

So I pull the e brake and my jeep just keeps on rolling, used to work perfect and would even keep the jeep at a stop on a steep hill. The e brake light on the dash does go on but brake just doesn't work.
What should I check? I only took a look under and the assembly seems okay..

Mr Mac · Aug 29, 2013

You may need to adjust the cable or adjust/replace your brake shoes in the rear.

1 - FRONT CABLE

2 - L.R. CABLE

3 - R.R. CABLE

4 - EQUALIZER

5 - TENSIONER ROD

04TJst · Aug 29, 2013

So the rear drum brakes are only used when for the e break and not when I step on my brake

04TJst · Aug 29, 2013

04TJst said:
So the rear drum brakes are only used when for the e break and not when I step on my brake? I'll mess with it right now to see if I can adjust it

04TJst · Aug 29, 2013

Sorry for the typo I accidentally pressed send

Mr Mac · Sep 3, 2013

Sorry for the long delay in answering...long weekend.

The rear brakes are applied when you step on the brake pedal, however, as with most vehicles, the bulk of the work it takes to stop your Wrangler is done by the front brakes due to weight transfer. Less pressure is needed at the rear because of this and if more pressure was used there would be more of a tendency to lock up the rear.

How did your inspection/adjustments go?

04TJst · Sep 4, 2013

Okay it seemed like I just needed to replace the rear brakes and re adjust it a little!
Works now though!

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