Q: Parking brake isnt working
The parking brake doesn't engage at all. When i pull up on the lever it can go all the way until it doesn't go anymore with ease and it still won't engage. I'm not sure if it's the cable or it just needs adjusting. Thanks!
My car has 144000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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