2001 Toyota Corolla emergency brake

2001 TOYOTA COROLLA
62,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYPHIL
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I just had new brake shoes put on and now my emergency brake does not work, when I pull the handle there is no resistance at all. Before I go back to the garage I would like to understand the possible reason for this. Thanks.
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:36 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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3 things
1.did not adjust the rear brakes
2.left e brake disconnected or its components
3. cable no good
but if you had it working fine I would say miss adjustment
Apr 24, 2008 at 5:54 AM
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