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Spraying it on the cable probably won't help. Take off the rear wheels and something like spray WD40 on the handbrake cable linkages. You could also give the drum a few smacks with a hammer - the vibration can free up a stuck linkage/cable. Might be a good idea to place a small block of wood against the drum and hit that with the hammer to avoid denting things.
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Your emergency break is stuck and it drags the car?
could be this or that ,but get a can of wd & spray the emergency brake cable. it runs along the frame or front drive it runs along bottom of car then wish bones to rear wheels. If that will not work spray WD inside rear brake drum. there should be a rubber stop pluged into rear drum. pull out rubber stop & spray line. If that will not help you ,you will have to pull rear brake drums off to get to cable.
Why is the emergency brake on your 2000 Dodge Intrepid stuck What can you do to fix it?
Get under car near the rear wheels and you will see a cable coming from each wheel; this is your E-brake cable. Gently tap the pivot points and you should be able to free it up unless you are dealing with a rusted cable. Once you free it up, spray a lubricant at the points of the problem. If cable continues to be a problem you will need to replace it. I hope this helps you. Mark
How do you get the emergency brake to release on a 2003 Explorer so that the rear rotor can be removed?
Make sure the emergency brake is released and spray WD40 around the front and back of the rotor. Remove any retaining clips on the lugs. There are ususally two. Then start beating the rotor with a hammer. Eventually it will free up and you can force it off. Sometimes the emergency brake shoes will come off with the rotor if they are rusted through. If this happens it just multipied your job by 10 because if the E pads come off their brackets you have to replace the entire emergency brake shoe and that's a nightmare. Have fun.
How to get off a seized brake drum on a Chevy Blazer S10 4.3 L?
Assuming you are going to replace the drum along with the rest of the brake parts, just go ahead and beat on the drum with a large hammer and spray some penetrating oil. It will come loose eventually. Backing off on the brake adjustment may help also.
How do you fix your speedometer in your car?
spray graphite on it(the cable)
A parking brake diagram for 1996 Pontiac transoprt to manually release it Please Help?
The park brake cable will go from the pedal, through the fire wall down under the vehicle to the back. Near the back somewhere it will slit and go to both rear tires. If it is stuck trying using penetrating oil on the spring looking thing the connects the cable near the middle of the van and also at any exposed areas near the rear tires. Also around the pedal would hurt, but use a silicone spray or something that doesnt smell as bad in the car. If that does work then smacking the rear of the drums with a dead blow hammer sometimes works. If this doesnt work then it might be your calipers that have seized not the em cable. I hopethis helps you.
How do you break loose a rim that is seized on to the hub of a 90 acura integra?
Spray with penetrating oil and beat on it from the rear with a hammer
What's the fix for a needle on a 1951 Ford speedometer jumping and making noise?
The cable needs lubricating. Remove the speedometer cable and lubricating it with special lube for that purpose. Any auto parts store can provide the proper lube. Remove the cable and clean it throughly with spray brake cleaner. Let it dry and apply the lube. Reinstall the cable and you should see the needle stop jumping and making noise.
How do you remove car oil from the floor?
I spray it with brake cleaner and wipe it up.
What is sprayed on cables that are on seaplanes or exposed to agriculture chemical?
What is spray in cable seaplane
Why is your 1976 Suzuki 125 revving up when you crank it?
Your throttle cable is probably dirty and stuck up, or the cylinder in the carburetor, which holds the carb needle, is stuck in the open throttle position (UP)- this could be due to a long overdue cleaning and maintenance routine. It is also ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS THINGS TO HAPPEN TO A MOTORCYCLE RUNNING AT FULL SPEED: a STUCK THROTTLE. The best remedy for this situation is to check both cable and carb. You will have to unscrew the top of the carb where the throttle cable enters the carburetor barrel. Pull the cable out and check if the spring still works. If the spring is still original (1976) it WILL most probably be broken and won't return the cylinder DOWN to the closed throttle position. Replace the spring. If it is still whole, shiny, and good- spray it with Carb Cleaner. Actuate your throttle by twisting the grip- check the return action on the spring. If it goes back, your cable is good. If not, put the small red hose that comes with your Carb Cleaner spray into the spray nozzle and spray a little INTO the cable's housing to clean the cable. Twist the throttle grip while the cleaner is still wet to get the cleaner into the cable. If this loosens the cable, then your problem is found. Spray a bit more cleaner into the cable, (best done if you REMOVE THE WHOLE CABLE AND SPRAY INTO IT FROM BOTH ENDS AND PULL THE CABLE IN AND OUT). Then spray WHITE SILICON LUBRICANT into the cable from both ends. Assemble your carb and cable. Start your engine as you normally would. If all else fails, replace the throttle cable.
How do you clean abs sensor?
If you have access to the sensor you can spray brake cleaner on it to clear the debris.
