if you feel tension on the lever then the cable is good. if its is sloppy an real loose thin the cable has popped or then pin is broke also i think it varies on if you have drum or disc brakes

 

I've never use my ebrake but it's always been real tight. I tried to pull it up once and since it had so much resistance, I didn't bother.

 

good morning guys. i have finally gotten my e brake to work.!!!!!! thank god. Now i have this brake light in in my dash i can not get rid off. i have even removed the ebrake sensor an it is still there can any one tell me y

 

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