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Electronic Parking Brake Repair DIY for 2015 Spark EV?
Hi Guys,
I recently failed my yearly safety inspection on my 2015 Spark EV due to the Electric Parking Brake doing nothing at all except making a motorized noise and not holding the car in place.
When I activate the parking brake I certainly can hear the electric actuator. At first, I did not think I could investigate any further without obtaining an absurdly short T-25 Torx key/bit to remove what looks like two bolts that secure the vibration dampener. I am relieved to find that I was able to simply use a 13mm wrench on the top and 14mm on the bottom caliper bolts and the dampener stays attached to the bolt when removed.
I noticed that when I remove some of the plastic inside the wheel-wells and look upwards towards the trunk I see an electric actuator.
I made sure to place a 2x3 piece of wood inside the calipers so I don't get squirted with Brake Fluid again when the piston accidentally pops out. (LOL) :laugh:
I just removed the rotor and see the disc-drum (Aka Top-Hat) setup. When I activate the parking brake lever I see zero movement.
Has anyone any experience with this Delco 13501701 Parking Brake Module? It seems odd that it would be broken if it makes noise but then again ,maybe it never really worked 100% right to begin with.
Hi Guys,
I recently failed my yearly safety inspection on my 2015 Spark EV due to the Electric Parking Brake doing nothing at all except making a motorized noise and not holding the car in place.
When I activate the parking brake I certainly can hear the electric actuator. At first, I did not think I could investigate any further without obtaining an absurdly short T-25 Torx key/bit to remove what looks like two bolts that secure the vibration dampener. I am relieved to find that I was able to simply use a 13mm wrench on the top and 14mm on the bottom caliper bolts and the dampener stays attached to the bolt when removed.
I noticed that when I remove some of the plastic inside the wheel-wells and look upwards towards the trunk I see an electric actuator.
I made sure to place a 2x3 piece of wood inside the calipers so I don't get squirted with Brake Fluid again when the piston accidentally pops out. (LOL) :laugh:
I just removed the rotor and see the disc-drum (Aka Top-Hat) setup. When I activate the parking brake lever I see zero movement.
Has anyone any experience with this Delco 13501701 Parking Brake Module? It seems odd that it would be broken if it makes noise but then again ,maybe it never really worked 100% right to begin with.
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