Rolling with parking brake on

2005 JEEP LIBERTY
158,000 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CASMIHOK
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Today I put my car in neutral on a slope and pulled my e brake, I let my foot slowly off the brake and it rolled forward. What should I do? What should I look for? I am young and learning with my cars as I go. thank you in advance.
Jul 7, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

In the diagrams down below I have included the step by step factory instructions for adjusting your vehicle's parking brakes. Please go through this guide and get back to us with how everything turns out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Jul 8, 2019 at 12:15 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi Casmihok,

Here is the description of this system so you can understand a little more what it is doing.

As for it moving on a hill, it depends on how steep the hill was. If it was a pretty good incline then this may be normal because the parking brake shoes just can't hold the weight of the vehicle on steep hills. In those cases, it is just there to help the parking paw hold the vehicle. However, this is rare and it should hold the vehicle on most hills.

Here is the procedure on how to adjust the brakes. Most likely they just need an adjustment. Worst case scenario they need to be replaced.

Let me know if you have questions and I will be happy assist. Thanks
Jul 8, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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