Why and How to Adjust Emergency Brake Yourself

You probably noticed your car rolling a bit more than usual on hills lately, which means it's definitely time to adjust emergency brake settings before things get sketchy. It's one of those maintenance tasks that most people ignore until they're parking on a steep driveway and realize the lever has to be pulled all the way to the ceiling just to keep the car from moving. If you've got a "soft" feel in the handle or the pedal, or if you're counting more than eight clicks when you pull it up, you're overdue for a little weekend project. ...

March 3, 2026 · 7 min · Alcalde Enrightobrien