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Parking brake sticking in '90 convertible?

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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 11:55 AM
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So....after the winter my girl is starting to get out and see the sights again. But I'm having a bit of an odd issue.


When I go to release the parking brake after taking the top down, I'm not sure if it's releasing or not. The parking light stays on, and it's taking 5 or more attempts at variously engaging and disengaging the hand brake for it to indicate it's indeed off.


Is this a light problem - and if so, how on earth will I tell if it's engaged or not?! - or a cable/brake issue? Thoughts?


Many thanks!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 01:12 PM
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Under the black plastic cover covering the handbrake lever fulcrum is a microswitch that does the warning light. remove the cover and adjust the switch's position so it goes off when the HB is released.
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 09:11 AM
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THANK YOU! I'll check on that for sure. - Gina
 
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