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Old 05-02-2006, 01:36 PM
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Default E brake de-activated (also posted on 993 forum)

My 1995 993 track car emergency brake works in the sense that when I pull it up, it engages the brake, BUT I cannot leave the brake engaged (handle does not stay up/no ratchet action). I believe PO did this on purpose, rather than that something broke or fell off.
I would like to make the e brake ratchet action functional again; can anyone suggest what might have been changed/removed/deactivated?
TIA - I would feel a lot better with a functional e brake.
Also - what would be the benefit of deactivating the e brake ratchet?
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"what would be the benefit of deactivating the e brake ratchet?"

Easily initiated big huge slides
Old 05-02-2006, 02:54 PM
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Maybe it was once used as a dirt ralley car
Old 05-02-2006, 03:07 PM
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Jeez, I hope not...
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Great for those sudden "180's " ala The Duke Boys



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