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  • Oct 19, 2010, 08:08 AM
    dannac
    Dodge Ram... Park brake does not want to release
    Whenever I need to park on an incline, I tend to use my parking brake.

    It's getting to where it does not want to release by pulling the release handle as normal.

    The blinking "brake" light stays on and I have to manually pull up on the foot pedal to get the light to stop blinking.

    A couple of times I had to try and release more than once because I could feel the drag when trying to move.

    My concern is, even though I get the blinking brake light to go off,
    Or the brakes fully released.

    Would appreciate advice on :
    Is there a way for me to check on this myself or do I need to bring it in for repair ?

    Thanks
  • Oct 19, 2010, 08:20 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    I'd get under the truck and slightly back off the emergency brake adjusting nut. It's likely located under the driver's side rocker panel. Lubricate the cable, if necessary.
  • Oct 19, 2010, 08:55 AM
    dannac

    Not sure what rocker panel is...

    Thanks for reply
  • Oct 19, 2010, 09:01 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Along the underside of the truck.
  • Oct 20, 2010, 08:02 AM
    dannac
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    I've taken a picture of approx a 3' section on the underside.

    Not sure which nut should be loosened.

    Do not see how to lubricate cable.

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