I've done a rear disc swap on my 90 CRX back about 3 years ago and never had a problem until just recently. The E-brake started not holding so i tightened the cable down to 100% and still have the problem. When i say it doesnt work, I dont mean it just doesnt hold tight on a hill, I mean the tire spins freely like a greased bearing.

I've taken the caliper off the rear, took it apart, and sprayed it down with WD-40. I made sure the piston wasnt stuck. I put it all back together and it still acts the same. The cable is actually taught and pulls the arm on the caliper it looks like to me.

Also since we have 18" of snow on the ground i took it outside and ran it down the road with the door open and my head sticking out to watch the rear tire. I hit the brakes lightly til they locked and the rear brakes did lock up so I know that the piston isnt stuck.

What is my problem?!

 

Cable broken?

 

Doh! Yes both cables are still in tact.

 

wow this is odd.. are you sure there's enough fluid reaching the calipers?

 

Cable frozen our 1990 civic's cables freeze every year. park it somewhere warm and see if it thaws out then when it does fill the cable sleeve with oil

 

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E-brake is not hydraulic.

 

QUOTE=4drEF;41607906]?

E-brake is not hydraulic.[/QUOTE]

 

Ahh that might be a possibility. That fits the symptoms and explains why both sides quit working at the same time.

THANKS GoTrek I'll see if the cable itself is stuck ASAP and try lubing it.

lunalink , YES I tested the pedal and it does push out the piston inside the caliper on both sides. There is plenty of brake fluid reaching it.

4drEF & USNneverAGAIN07 you guys crack me up.......Use your noodles or don't post.

 

I was.
Brake fluid has nothing to do with this.
In fact, you could drain all your fluid, remove your brake lines, and throw out the master cylinder
... and the e-brake would still work!

 

ya the ebrake is just mechanical

 

all I am saying is the e-brake is mechanically actuated.

 

ha!! Sounds like you need to use your noodle

 

The cables are sticking, happens to me ever winter.......If you keep the handle slightly up and keep pressing the button and pull up....... it will work.

 

WOW! lool. mah bad.. Im @ work and didnt really pay attention to what i wrote.. lol. sorry

i mean to check the springs that hold the cable to the caliper?

Its never happened to me so i wouldnt know. just throwing suggestions out there.