Emergency brake handle broken?

1998 DODGE CARAVAN
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRIANK56
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The emergency brake handle/cable broke after I'd already engaged the emergency brake. The car will not move due to the brakes being engaged. The repair for this is over $200. How can I release the tension on the spring so the emergency brakes disengage?

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Brian
Sep 8, 2010 at 10:16 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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There is a lease mechanism under the dash on the parking brake actuator foot pedal. You must release this level to undo the parking brake. Here is a diagram to help you see what I am talking about.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Feb 25, 2021 at 8:24 AM