Emergency hand brake

Tiny
LIGER11
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  • 1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
The emergency hand brake on my 1998 nissan pathfinder is stuck, I was able to pull it up and now I cant push it down and the brake light and the abs light are on, not sure what to do, thanks you
Friday, January 14th, 2011 AT 7:42 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
  • MECHANIC
  • 17,250 POSTS
Sounds like the parking brake cables are rusty and stuck! Get some penetrating oil and spray the ends of the cable where they come out of the guide. The try to pry the levers back on the back brakes the cables attach to.
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Saturday, February 19th, 2011 AT 4:06 PM

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