HMMWV - Brake question

[juanprado]

Sounds like you need to penetrate oil the handle. All of them turn to adjust.

 

[mgFray]

I have the first gen parking brake on a 1097 with no button and the knob on the end does not twist. What are your thoughts...lol...help.

As previously said WD-40 or similar, it's probably stuck. But also be sure to turn it when it's NOT engaged, as there is no tension on the cable (vs the upright position). I usually pull it a small bit up then spin it, as necessary.

 

[Thumper580]

If that doesn't work you can crawl under it and take some slack in the cable right under the lever.

 

[Atchuuu]

Did you get this resolved? If so, please update the thread

 

[4x4nutz]

As previously said WD-40 or similar, it's probably stuck. But also be sure to turn it when it's NOT engaged, as there is no tension on the cable (vs the upright position). I usually pull it a small bit up then spin it, as necessary.

As I previously said, the knob on the end does not turn period. Not at all. It does not move in either direction with or without tention on the brake arm. The long piece that is usually attatched to the knob (goes down through the center of the brake arm) and adjusts the tention on the brake arm attached to the brake line and attached to the rear brakes is non-existant. It is not there.

 

[4x4nutz]

If that doesn't work you can crawl under it and take some slack in the cable right under the lever.

Yes sir. That's what worked. thank you.

 

[papakb]

Worst case you can always remove the hand brake lever and soak it in PB Blaster or Kroil until it frees up.

 

[juanprado]

I have a good used takeout old style lever if interested.