my e-brake handle feels very light and takes alot of clicks to set the brake - i was wondering if i just have to adjust and tighten the cables or if i have to replace the cables? - the car has only 50k miles on it and was driven by a little old lady so i dont think she was pulling mad e-brake slides or drifting onto the freeway but if anyone has had this problem please post a reply thanxs

 

you probably need to change the pads or shoes in your rear brakes

 

i say he only needs to adjust them. i have over 215k on my civic and have only replaced the shoes once (rear drums, for now). just clean, inspect and adjust the rears. should be fine afterwards.

 

Just tighten the cables. What year Civic we talking about here?

 

i would look into adjusting the cables

 

my car is a 98 civic hb - So do i adjust the cables or adjust the shoes??? - im getting different answers - lemme know thanxs

 

adjust the cables. for ef's and eh's it is right behind the hand brake.