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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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hey i just got a 98 cherokee but the e brake dont work how can i fix it
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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Is the cable still there or attached?
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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ya its there just not doing the job
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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then go underneath and there are two bolts. loosen the first one then tighten the second one then tighten the first one to lock it all back down. its really simple to figure out.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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ya its there just not doing the job.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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thanks man ill try it
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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Look inside the drum and see if both have the parking brake bar inside
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Thats also something. I had no brake shoes when mine didnt work so make sure you have shoes on your rear drums as well because no shoes means the parking brake has nothing to grab.
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