2000 Ford Escort emergency brake

2000 FORD ESCORT
112,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RONIMIKEY
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Can anyone tell me how to adjust the emergency brake. It does not hold tight when appied.
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:15 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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1st check rear brakes and adjust as needed hand brake adjustment goes like this >


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Jul 27, 2008 at 7:38 PM
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