1995 Ford Taurus emergency brakes won't release

Tiny
JIM BARNER
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  • 1995 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
How do I get these to release. Pulled on the release handle but nothing happens. Haven't used this for a long time. Car is having prblms. Brake light is on.
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 AT 2:33 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The most common cause of a sticking parking brake is the final cables that go into the drum assembly. They rust and get stuck. It usually is the result of not using the park brake. As a result, it corrodes, rusts, and this happens. If you can lift the rear of the car safely, check to see if it is both cables or just one side. Try spraying the cable with penetrating fluid and working it to see if it comes loose. If it doesn, you will need to cut the cable as close to the drum as you can.

Let me know if it works.

Joe
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