Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
08-11-2006, 11:45 AM
#41
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Re: Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
Take care everyone!
Angie
DougW wrote:
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > Ummm.... that is the problem, the e-brake was 'on' when the button
> > popped....
>
> I know that. The OP was asking how to tell if the ebrake was on
> or not even with the handle down. Even when it's off the cable
> running back to the rear will not be drooping loose, just barely
> taunt to the point you can pull the cable by hand.
>
> > DougW wrote:
> >>
> >> Angie wrote:
> >>> What if it is taught?
> >>
> >> Had to go to work, sorry. Hope things worked out.
> >>
> >> It won't be compleatly loose but it should have a bit
> >> of slack if you pull on it. Hard to explain in email.
> >>
> >> --
> >> DougW
able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
Take care everyone!
Angie
DougW wrote:
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > Ummm.... that is the problem, the e-brake was 'on' when the button
> > popped....
>
> I know that. The OP was asking how to tell if the ebrake was on
> or not even with the handle down. Even when it's off the cable
> running back to the rear will not be drooping loose, just barely
> taunt to the point you can pull the cable by hand.
>
> > DougW wrote:
> >>
> >> Angie wrote:
> >>> What if it is taught?
> >>
> >> Had to go to work, sorry. Hope things worked out.
> >>
> >> It won't be compleatly loose but it should have a bit
> >> of slack if you pull on it. Hard to explain in email.
> >>
> >> --
> >> DougW
08-11-2006, 12:46 PM
#42
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Re: Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
Thanks for the follow up!
Mike
Angie wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
> Angie
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > Ummm.... that is the problem, the e-brake was 'on' when the button
> > > popped....
> >
> > I know that. The OP was asking how to tell if the ebrake was on
> > or not even with the handle down. Even when it's off the cable
> > running back to the rear will not be drooping loose, just barely
> > taunt to the point you can pull the cable by hand.
> >
> > > DougW wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Angie wrote:
> > >>> What if it is taught?
> > >>
> > >> Had to go to work, sorry. Hope things worked out.
> > >>
> > >> It won't be compleatly loose but it should have a bit
> > >> of slack if you pull on it. Hard to explain in email.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> DougW
Mike
Angie wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
> Angie
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > Ummm.... that is the problem, the e-brake was 'on' when the button
> > > popped....
> >
> > I know that. The OP was asking how to tell if the ebrake was on
> > or not even with the handle down. Even when it's off the cable
> > running back to the rear will not be drooping loose, just barely
> > taunt to the point you can pull the cable by hand.
> >
> > > DougW wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Angie wrote:
> > >>> What if it is taught?
> > >>
> > >> Had to go to work, sorry. Hope things worked out.
> > >>
> > >> It won't be compleatly loose but it should have a bit
> > >> of slack if you pull on it. Hard to explain in email.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> DougW
08-11-2006, 12:46 PM
#43
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Re: Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
Thanks for the follow up!
Mike
Angie wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
> Angie
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > Ummm.... that is the problem, the e-brake was 'on' when the button
> > > popped....
> >
> > I know that. The OP was asking how to tell if the ebrake was on
> > or not even with the handle down. Even when it's off the cable
> > running back to the rear will not be drooping loose, just barely
> > taunt to the point you can pull the cable by hand.
> >
> > > DougW wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Angie wrote:
> > >>> What if it is taught?
> > >>
> > >> Had to go to work, sorry. Hope things worked out.
> > >>
> > >> It won't be compleatly loose but it should have a bit
> > >> of slack if you pull on it. Hard to explain in email.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> DougW
Mike
Angie wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
> Angie
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > Ummm.... that is the problem, the e-brake was 'on' when the button
> > > popped....
> >
> > I know that. The OP was asking how to tell if the ebrake was on
> > or not even with the handle down. Even when it's off the cable
> > running back to the rear will not be drooping loose, just barely
> > taunt to the point you can pull the cable by hand.
> >
> > > DougW wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Angie wrote:
> > >>> What if it is taught?
> > >>
> > >> Had to go to work, sorry. Hope things worked out.
> > >>
> > >> It won't be compleatly loose but it should have a bit
> > >> of slack if you pull on it. Hard to explain in email.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> DougW
08-11-2006, 12:46 PM
#44
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Re: Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
Thanks for the follow up!
Mike
Angie wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
> Angie
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > Ummm.... that is the problem, the e-brake was 'on' when the button
> > > popped....
> >
> > I know that. The OP was asking how to tell if the ebrake was on
> > or not even with the handle down. Even when it's off the cable
> > running back to the rear will not be drooping loose, just barely
> > taunt to the point you can pull the cable by hand.
> >
> > > DougW wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Angie wrote:
> > >>> What if it is taught?
> > >>
> > >> Had to go to work, sorry. Hope things worked out.
> > >>
> > >> It won't be compleatly loose but it should have a bit
> > >> of slack if you pull on it. Hard to explain in email.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> DougW
Mike
Angie wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
> Angie
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > Ummm.... that is the problem, the e-brake was 'on' when the button
> > > popped....
> >
> > I know that. The OP was asking how to tell if the ebrake was on
> > or not even with the handle down. Even when it's off the cable
> > running back to the rear will not be drooping loose, just barely
> > taunt to the point you can pull the cable by hand.
> >
> > > DougW wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Angie wrote:
> > >>> What if it is taught?
> > >>
> > >> Had to go to work, sorry. Hope things worked out.
> > >>
> > >> It won't be compleatly loose but it should have a bit
> > >> of slack if you pull on it. Hard to explain in email.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> DougW
08-11-2006, 12:46 PM
#45
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Re: Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
Thanks for the follow up!
Mike
Angie wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
> Angie
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > Ummm.... that is the problem, the e-brake was 'on' when the button
> > > popped....
> >
> > I know that. The OP was asking how to tell if the ebrake was on
> > or not even with the handle down. Even when it's off the cable
> > running back to the rear will not be drooping loose, just barely
> > taunt to the point you can pull the cable by hand.
> >
> > > DougW wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Angie wrote:
> > >>> What if it is taught?
> > >>
> > >> Had to go to work, sorry. Hope things worked out.
> > >>
> > >> It won't be compleatly loose but it should have a bit
> > >> of slack if you pull on it. Hard to explain in email.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> DougW
Mike
Angie wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
> Angie
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > Ummm.... that is the problem, the e-brake was 'on' when the button
> > > popped....
> >
> > I know that. The OP was asking how to tell if the ebrake was on
> > or not even with the handle down. Even when it's off the cable
> > running back to the rear will not be drooping loose, just barely
> > taunt to the point you can pull the cable by hand.
> >
> > > DougW wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Angie wrote:
> > >>> What if it is taught?
> > >>
> > >> Had to go to work, sorry. Hope things worked out.
> > >>
> > >> It won't be compleatly loose but it should have a bit
> > >> of slack if you pull on it. Hard to explain in email.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> DougW
08-11-2006, 05:54 PM
#46
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Re: Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
Angie wrote:
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
Nice to know you got it working again.
That's not a cheap part. You might be better off checking for
a replacement from the junk yards since it's the same from 92 to
96 on the XJ. You could probably get the metal bit from a burnout
or total wreck. Junkers like to sell bits off of those and since
you know where yours broke, you will know where to look on the used
one to see if it's good or not. Depends on the budget. :)
Item year dealer cpd
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, XJ Series 92-96 $99.60 $81.67
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, YJ Series 92-95 $71.25 $58.43
cpd is http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ they are a dealer
I use for OEM parts and they don't overcharge like others do.
Give them a call and find out if there are sub-components.
Sometimes (but not always) Jeep sells the fiddly bits rather
than a whole assembly.
--
DougW
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
Nice to know you got it working again.
That's not a cheap part. You might be better off checking for
a replacement from the junk yards since it's the same from 92 to
96 on the XJ. You could probably get the metal bit from a burnout
or total wreck. Junkers like to sell bits off of those and since
you know where yours broke, you will know where to look on the used
one to see if it's good or not. Depends on the budget. :)
Item year dealer cpd
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, XJ Series 92-96 $99.60 $81.67
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, YJ Series 92-95 $71.25 $58.43
cpd is http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ they are a dealer
I use for OEM parts and they don't overcharge like others do.
Give them a call and find out if there are sub-components.
Sometimes (but not always) Jeep sells the fiddly bits rather
than a whole assembly.
--
DougW
08-11-2006, 05:54 PM
#47
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Re: Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
Angie wrote:
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
Nice to know you got it working again.
That's not a cheap part. You might be better off checking for
a replacement from the junk yards since it's the same from 92 to
96 on the XJ. You could probably get the metal bit from a burnout
or total wreck. Junkers like to sell bits off of those and since
you know where yours broke, you will know where to look on the used
one to see if it's good or not. Depends on the budget. :)
Item year dealer cpd
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, XJ Series 92-96 $99.60 $81.67
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, YJ Series 92-95 $71.25 $58.43
cpd is http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ they are a dealer
I use for OEM parts and they don't overcharge like others do.
Give them a call and find out if there are sub-components.
Sometimes (but not always) Jeep sells the fiddly bits rather
than a whole assembly.
--
DougW
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
Nice to know you got it working again.
That's not a cheap part. You might be better off checking for
a replacement from the junk yards since it's the same from 92 to
96 on the XJ. You could probably get the metal bit from a burnout
or total wreck. Junkers like to sell bits off of those and since
you know where yours broke, you will know where to look on the used
one to see if it's good or not. Depends on the budget. :)
Item year dealer cpd
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, XJ Series 92-96 $99.60 $81.67
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, YJ Series 92-95 $71.25 $58.43
cpd is http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ they are a dealer
I use for OEM parts and they don't overcharge like others do.
Give them a call and find out if there are sub-components.
Sometimes (but not always) Jeep sells the fiddly bits rather
than a whole assembly.
--
DougW
08-11-2006, 05:54 PM
#48
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Re: Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
Angie wrote:
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
Nice to know you got it working again.
That's not a cheap part. You might be better off checking for
a replacement from the junk yards since it's the same from 92 to
96 on the XJ. You could probably get the metal bit from a burnout
or total wreck. Junkers like to sell bits off of those and since
you know where yours broke, you will know where to look on the used
one to see if it's good or not. Depends on the budget. :)
Item year dealer cpd
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, XJ Series 92-96 $99.60 $81.67
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, YJ Series 92-95 $71.25 $58.43
cpd is http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ they are a dealer
I use for OEM parts and they don't overcharge like others do.
Give them a call and find out if there are sub-components.
Sometimes (but not always) Jeep sells the fiddly bits rather
than a whole assembly.
--
DougW
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
Nice to know you got it working again.
That's not a cheap part. You might be better off checking for
a replacement from the junk yards since it's the same from 92 to
96 on the XJ. You could probably get the metal bit from a burnout
or total wreck. Junkers like to sell bits off of those and since
you know where yours broke, you will know where to look on the used
one to see if it's good or not. Depends on the budget. :)
Item year dealer cpd
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, XJ Series 92-96 $99.60 $81.67
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, YJ Series 92-95 $71.25 $58.43
cpd is http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ they are a dealer
I use for OEM parts and they don't overcharge like others do.
Give them a call and find out if there are sub-components.
Sometimes (but not always) Jeep sells the fiddly bits rather
than a whole assembly.
--
DougW
08-11-2006, 05:54 PM
#49
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Re: Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
Angie wrote:
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
Nice to know you got it working again.
That's not a cheap part. You might be better off checking for
a replacement from the junk yards since it's the same from 92 to
96 on the XJ. You could probably get the metal bit from a burnout
or total wreck. Junkers like to sell bits off of those and since
you know where yours broke, you will know where to look on the used
one to see if it's good or not. Depends on the budget. :)
Item year dealer cpd
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, XJ Series 92-96 $99.60 $81.67
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, YJ Series 92-95 $71.25 $58.43
cpd is http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ they are a dealer
I use for OEM parts and they don't overcharge like others do.
Give them a call and find out if there are sub-components.
Sometimes (but not always) Jeep sells the fiddly bits rather
than a whole assembly.
--
DougW
> Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> Take care everyone!
Nice to know you got it working again.
That's not a cheap part. You might be better off checking for
a replacement from the junk yards since it's the same from 92 to
96 on the XJ. You could probably get the metal bit from a burnout
or total wreck. Junkers like to sell bits off of those and since
you know where yours broke, you will know where to look on the used
one to see if it's good or not. Depends on the budget. :)
Item year dealer cpd
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, XJ Series 92-96 $99.60 $81.67
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, YJ Series 92-95 $71.25 $58.43
cpd is http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ they are a dealer
I use for OEM parts and they don't overcharge like others do.
Give them a call and find out if there are sub-components.
Sometimes (but not always) Jeep sells the fiddly bits rather
than a whole assembly.
--
DougW
08-11-2006, 06:36 PM
#50
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Re: Button popped off of my parking brake handle...now it won't release
You guys are great! I've got my friend who is going to the junkyard in
search of other things on the lookout for my part. I'll be keeping
touch/reading posts.
Take care!
Angie
DougW wrote:
> Angie wrote:
> > Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> > able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> > that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> > re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> > I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> > Take care everyone!
>
> Nice to know you got it working again.
>
> That's not a cheap part. You might be better off checking for
> a replacement from the junk yards since it's the same from 92 to
> 96 on the XJ. You could probably get the metal bit from a burnout
> or total wreck. Junkers like to sell bits off of those and since
> you know where yours broke, you will know where to look on the used
> one to see if it's good or not. Depends on the budget. :)
>
> Item year dealer cpd
> PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, XJ Series 92-96 $99.60 $81.67
> PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, YJ Series 92-95 $71.25 $58.43
>
> cpd is http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ they are a dealer
> I use for OEM parts and they don't overcharge like others do.
>
> Give them a call and find out if there are sub-components.
> Sometimes (but not always) Jeep sells the fiddly bits rather
> than a whole assembly.
>
> --
> DougW
search of other things on the lookout for my part. I'll be keeping
touch/reading posts.
Take care!
Angie
DougW wrote:
> Angie wrote:
> > Thanks for all the help!!! Instead of backing off the adjuster I was
> > able to r&r the center console, release the parking brake and found
> > that the rod inside the handle had lost its "hook". Temporarily I've
> > re-bent it and threaded the button back on so the p-brake functions.
> > I'll be replacing the handle this weekend.
> > Take care everyone!
>
> Nice to know you got it working again.
>
> That's not a cheap part. You might be better off checking for
> a replacement from the junk yards since it's the same from 92 to
> 96 on the XJ. You could probably get the metal bit from a burnout
> or total wreck. Junkers like to sell bits off of those and since
> you know where yours broke, you will know where to look on the used
> one to see if it's good or not. Depends on the budget. :)
>
> Item year dealer cpd
> PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, XJ Series 92-96 $99.60 $81.67
> PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, YJ Series 92-95 $71.25 $58.43
>
> cpd is http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ they are a dealer
> I use for OEM parts and they don't overcharge like others do.
>
> Give them a call and find out if there are sub-components.
> Sometimes (but not always) Jeep sells the fiddly bits rather
> than a whole assembly.
>
> --
> DougW