Parking Brake Lever

[Kora]

On a M998 A1, the tip of hand brake lever touches dash board when the brake is released. Is there a shorter hand lever? Or can the handle length be modified so the tip would not touch dash?
Any thoughts to share?
Thanks.

 

[DatGuyC]

When I installed a lever that had the safety switch it no longer hits the dash, seems they put a limiter on how far down it travels.

 

[ohiohmmwv]

When I installed a lever that had the safety switch it no longer hits the dash, seems they put a limiter on how far down it travels.

Are the new levers direct swaps? Everything is compatible between old and new hookup?

 

[juanprado]

Are the new levers direct swaps? Everything is compatible between old and new hookup?

Yes, and a much better and safer upgrade imho

 

[ohiohmmwv]

I believe there are two versions with the button. I bought the latest one to swap out. Hope it works fine.

 

[Wire Fox]

On a M998 A1, the tip of hand brake lever touches dash board when the brake is released. Is there a shorter hand lever? Or can the handle length be modified so the tip would not touch dash?
Any thoughts to share?
Thanks.

I happen to have the same problem. My A1 came with a push button release parking brake lever and there's actually a pretty awesome hole dented into the dash because of it. A simple brace to limit its travel would fix the problem quite well, but that was one of things I've decided I won't worry about until there's nothing actually important to worry about.

 

[papakb]

Screw down the knob on the end and then take up the cable slack on the other end. There is an adjustment on the link from the handle where it goes through the B pillar and then splits out to the rear calipers. Take a look at pages 15 and 16 of MWO 9-2320-280-35-1 and you can see where the adjustment is.

 

[Double]

Guys, My e brake has new cables, they completely disengage to the stops on the calipers yet my Ebrake light on the dash stays on. It just started happening. Any ideas on what to start looking for or replace?

 

[juanprado]

It could be the sensor on the portioning valve. How does the pedal feel?

 

[86humv]

It could be the sensor on the portioning valve. How does the pedal feel?

Un plug it....see if it goes away.

 

[General Hood]

Guys, My e brake has new cables, they completely disengage to the stops on the calipers yet my Ebrake light on the dash stays on. It just started happening. Any ideas on what to start looking for or replace?

Happened to me once. There are a series of brake tests in the TM, I went through them one by one and at some point in the process the brake dash lamp started performing as it should. TMs are our friend