E brake won't click down to engage..spayed WD40 in pivot point but no luck..pulled release handle and still no luck.Any ideas? Thank you in advance, Tony.

 

cables are likely seized
I removed them on my 05 with rear disc ... got tired of listening to the rubbing noise all the time

 

all cables move freely,,,E brake will engage if it is held down by foot...just wont stay down

 

The ratchet assembly needs to be replaced.

 

That is what it sounds like to me as well-the ratchet assembly. If you pull it out of the vehicle, study it. I've had alot of luck fixing them. The ratcheting device doesn't line up and if you bend it in the correct areas, you can restore its operation..Jerry

 

I need to look at mine too. I think my cables are frozen

 

Any instruction on removal out there?

 

Where is the ratcheting mechanism? How do you get to it and remove it? How to adjust once you have repaired it?

 

The ratcheting mechanism is attached to the e brake pedal. Remove the kick panel (if not removed already), it is held in place with 3 (I think 10mm bolts). There is a electrical connector as well. Remove these 4 items along with removing the cable end from it and maneuver it out and look at it. You may (if this is your issue) be able to look at it and once you see how it works, release it, in vehicle-if this is your issue and all you want to do is release it..But if you wish to pull it out do the above. Good luck..Jerry

 

I had to replace mine on my 01 Jimmy for the same reason.

Pull down the kick panel, and there are three bolts. On mine 2 of them were one size of bold and 1 was slightly different. (I believe 10mm and 3/8? been a while)

Before pulling the assembly out though get a pair of vice grips to clamp onto the cable before you remove the cable from the holder. This will make life easier when you reinstall later

Otherwise as stated above, make sure you remove the electric plug, and watch your clearance around the fuse box and wire bundle.

Quick easy job