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Beny Enthusiast

Beny

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Hi all

I have a 2004 suburban with 11600mi and the pas side cable freeeeezzzzssss up

In the cold went to the dealership and was told I am not to use the E BRAKE IN TH COLD OR ON SLUSHY DAYS I am :gmc::loser::)

Any one having this trouble?

How do you deal with this BUll****!?

Tanks Beny

PS I am a long time GM fan but this is my FERST NEW ONE.

And I am disappointed in the treatment from my DEALER!

If I hurt you sorry but this is BULL [DONT YOUS THE E BRKE IN THE COLD OR ON SLUSHY DAYS] It needs A new cable!

PSS It seams to me you don’t respond as fast when there is no sarcasm?

GM-Tech Senior Enthusiast

GM-Tech

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It just so happens that I checked into the forum shortly after your initial post, hence the fast response. Unfortunately, I had to actually drive to work so couldn't sit here and wait for your next witticism. I have a life beyond the forums ya know.

 

Look, you're really not starting off on the right foot here. I don't know what crawled up your butt, but don't take it out on me, okay?

GM-Tech Senior Enthusiast

GM-Tech

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If I hurt you sorry but this is BULL [DONT YOUS THE E BRKE IN THE COLD OR ON SLUSHY DAYS] It needs A new cable!

 

No, you didn't hurt me. I just thought it was odd that you'd ask for help by first insulting the person you want help from. :gmc:

 

As for using my E brake in the cold or on slushy days... we don't get those here in South Florida, so no, I don't use it under those conditions.

 

Yes, you definitely should be able to use your parking brake on cold or slushy days. The first step would be to see where the water or slush intrusion is occuring. Is it definitely the cable? Could it be in the lever assembly on the backing plate? I really don't know because as I said, we don't have those issues here.

 

If you're not happy that they've answered your concerns, speak to the service manager at the dealership. But a little tip here... don't start out by insulting him or her. If you can't get the answers you feel you should, there are probably other chevy stores in your area you could go to.

jhm Senior Enthusiast

jhm

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Hi all

I have a 2004 suburban with 11600mi and the pas side cable freeeeezzzzssss up

In the cold went to the dealership and was told I am not to use the E BRAKE IN TH COLD OR ON SLUSHY DAYS I am :gmc:  :loser:  :)

Any one having this trouble?

How do you deal with this BUll****!?

Tanks Beny

PS I am a long time GM fan but this is my FERST NEW ONE.

And I am disappointed in the treatment from my DEALER!

If I hurt you sorry but this is BULL [DONT YOUS THE E BRKE IN THE COLD OR ON SLUSHY DAYS] It needs A new cable!

PSS It seams to me you don’t respond as fast when there is no sarcasm?

 

 

 

It does not need a new cable. All parking brake cables/mechanisms are subject to icing on days when the slush later freezes. Do like they say and don't use it then. Or use it and let it freeze then go cry somewhere else. :P

Beny Enthusiast

Beny

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Hi all sorry But I did not say all ****dealers I was just talking about one!

And JHM all do not freeze!!! Spare me.

What crawled up my put was a dealer telling me it’s normal!

I am sorry I spent the money on new truck if this is the way they get out of warranty work!

Not crying just looking for some info.

Is this conmen then theirs a problem.

Tanks

Sorry! :banghead:

Beny

PS yes I know it’s the cable heat with two torches and it moves.

Pss I to had to run to work wish I could use my truck but its to cold!

Ha ha. :cheers:

jhm Senior Enthusiast

jhm

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Hi all sorry But I did not say all ****dealers I was just talking about one!

And JHM all do not freeze!!! Spare me.

What crawled up my put was a dealer telling me it’s normal!

I am sorry I spent the money on new truck if this is the way they get out of warranty work!

Not crying just looking for some info.

Is this conmen then theirs a problem.

Tanks

Sorry! :banghead:

Beny

PS yes I know it’s the cable heat with two torches and it moves.

Pss I to had to run to work wish I could use my truck but its to cold!

Ha ha. :cheers:

 

 

 

Sorry, but under icing conditions any parking brake cable CAN freeze. That is why any mechanic in the winter freeze states will advise you not to apply it when you know it is covered in slush and you got freezing temps coming. Just common sense. I been using that logic for 30+ years and never had a p brake problem. Go figure.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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Sorry,But we also tell all of our customers here not to use their E-Brake in freezing-slushy-icy conditions,Its just not a good idea :banghead:

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