To tighten the emergency brake cable on a 1990 Geo Prism, start by depressing the brake pedal. Next, locate the parking brake equalizer bar. Rotate both rear tires to feel the brake shoes slightly drag against the brake drum.
jack the car up and there is a cable going to both back brakes, usually if you yank on the cable it should release them
That's easy... it's all in your mind, the last Chevy prizm model year was 2002
The prism does this.
You can find a hood release cable for a 1991 Geo Prism at various auto part stores. You can also check with local salvage yards.
i would use a glass prism or a spectograph
in the fill resivor attached to the master cylinder assembaly
on my sons 95 prism i had to loosen the nut on the brake light switch and turn it in a couple turns then retighten the nut, works fine
The break light switch is located on the backside of the break peddle arm.
Turn signal or emergency, they're both located under your drivers side kick-panel.
Check the bulbs - they are double filamented with the smaller being for the brake lights Check for a blown fuse Check the operation and alignment of the stoplight switch
If the parking brake does not engage fully, the rear (shoe type) brakes need to be adjusted or replaced.
Short circuit in either; The brake light wires, the brake lights themselves, the braking system if it is electrical assist, or other things. More important- WHAT FUSE IS IT?