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Post by GrassRootsPR on Jun 9, 2008 16:10:11 GMT -5
Does anyone know where the TJ E-Brake Sensor is located ? I believe it's located under the emergency brake lever but not sure.
The darn thing won't stop blinking & beeping.
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Post by blackrubi on Jun 9, 2008 20:04:05 GMT -5
A parking brake switch is mounted on the parking brake lever and is actuated by movement of the lever. The switch, which is in circuit with the red warning light in the dash, will illuminate the warning light whenever the parking brakes are applied. Parking brake adjustment is controlled by a cable tensioner mechanism. The cable tensioner, once adjusted at the factory, should not need further adjustment under normal circumstances. Adjustment may be required if a new tensioner, or cables are installed, or disconnected.
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Post by blackrubi on Jun 9, 2008 20:05:18 GMT -5
The parking brake switch is in circuit with the red warning lamp in the dash. The switch will cause the lamp to illuminate only when the parking brakes are applied. If the lamp remains on after parking brake release, the switch or wires are faulty, or cable tensioner adjustment is incorrect. In most cases, the actual cause of an improperly functioning parking brake (too loose/too tight/won’t hold), can be traced to a parking brake component. The leading cause of improper parking brake operation, is excessive clearance between the parking brake shoes and the shoe braking surface. Excessive clearance is a result of lining and/or drum wear, drum surface machined oversize, or inoperative adjuster components. Excessive parking brake lever travel (sometimes described as a loose lever or too loose condition), is the result of worn brake shoes, improper brake shoe adjustment, or improperly assembled brake parts. A condition where the parking brakes do not hold, will most probably be due to a wheel brake component
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Post by YellowRubi on Jun 10, 2008 5:03:54 GMT -5
Chip had that last week. You have mud packed around your ebrake clean it out and go in reverse and stomp on the brakes. Should fix it. The sensor is connected to the cable in the console. Cable tension is what makes it turn on and the mud has put slack in your line to cause it.
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Post by waterman on Jun 10, 2008 8:15:43 GMT -5
Chip had that last week. You have mud packed around your ebrake clean it out and go in reverse and stomp on the brakes. Should fix it. The sensor is connected to the cable in the console. Cable tension is what makes it turn on and the mud has put slack in your line to cause it. This is why my ebrake always needs adjustments after wheeling!!! (MUD) But it wont keep me down ;D
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Post by billdacat on Jun 10, 2008 19:22:44 GMT -5
Do Jeep have E-brakes? I have 85K miles on my rig and still have not adjusted the e-brake. I have no excuse for not pulling the drums and inspecting the little buggers. With my DMV sticker due to expire the September it's time to check the rear brakes.
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Post by billdacat on Jun 10, 2008 19:24:54 GMT -5
Oops I forgot. The e-brake switch on a TJ is a cheep Micky Mouse exposed contact switch at the base of the e-brake lever. Have Fun...
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