Chevy Colorado Parking Brake Will Not Set

Chevy Colorado Parking Brake Will Not Set

[@spits55]

The same exact thing happened with my Hummer H3, you saved me from buying and installing a new parking brake assembly unit, I walked out to my Hummer, opened the door, shined a flash light under the dash, found the little lever and BAM! it works!!!! took me 3 minutes total, a huge THANK YOU! TOM.

[@zac8606]

Max G. God to see your comment. I am having the same issue with my h3 so hopefully this is it. Will check it out tomorrw

[@stevegutermuth191]

I am eternally grateful for your video, replaced the rear shoes(140k on original), lubed up the parts and cables, and still the parking brake wouldnt set. Today I unbolted the emergency assembly, and mostly unbolted the brake pedal bracket, then watched your video to figure out how to remove the brake plunger clip. After watching your video I reached up there and also tried w a screwdriver(couldn't see it). After feeling up there again it seemed the little lever piece was not in that stuck position you described so I pressed the parking pedal and it holds again, cant believe it! Saved me alot of extra work removing and buying another mechanism, thanks so much!!

[@cheech9283]

Thank you for this video! My daughter's 2012 Colorado just had this issue and your video definitely saved me a few bucks!

[@warrenseale8486]

This fixed the parking brake on my 2012 Canyon. It's a stupid failure but this video makes it an easy fix. If this video didn't exist I'd needlessly have the ratchet assembly out to fix it. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@AdamCuratedTravel]

Fixed mine a few times.... always come back to remember the trick! Thanks a bunch

[@LandynVolaric]

I had this issue with my 2010, your video just saved me hours of work tearing my parking brake apart. Great video!

[@SamuelKnapp-w8k]

Can’t thank you enough for the video! I spent a year without my parking brake dreading the afternoon I’d need to remove the assembly in my 2009 Colorado. Fixed it in less than a minute with your advice.

[@ryanyoder2781]

I was just pricing out parking brake kits for my Colorado on Google and your video popped up talking about the same problem I had and it turned out to be the same fix. You sir are a lifesaver!

[@micahlong8186]

Fixed mine! Grateful. Your video may have even saved lives.

[@a_logical_conclusion]

You are an absolute life saver. I thought I was in for a decent project - found your video and it literally took me 30 second to fix.

[@reyzor9185]

WOW, you saved me money and time. fixed mine in 5 seconds, I shoved a flat screwdriver in that area where the spring got jammed and just like that it sprung back into place and my parking park worked. thank you for your time and knowledge - i have a 2006 Chevy Colorado

[@dougmcclain5798]

My 2008 Colorado parking brake also would not set, I suffered through 1 year of not having the use of the parking brake, then I watched your video, checked mine and saw that the spring was stuck as you described. MY Colorado is an automatic, so was able to get at it with out removing anything, I sprayed it with penetrating oil and using a screwdriver, was able to get the spring to snap back into place. I am very grateful for you taking the time to make this video, THANK YOU!!

[@AverageFishingJoe]

Video made 4 years ago and saved me some $$$ today. I just fixed mine! It was exactly that. As soon as i popped that srping, it started working again. Thank you!!!

[@philbailey996]

THANK YOU! I have a 2007 Colorado that had the same problem. I was able to release the stuck spring with my finger as you described without taking the emergency brake out of the truck. No luck trying to snip the end off or bending it with the emergency brake still installed (even without a clutch pedal), so I just smeared some grease on the brake frame where it was catching. A long shot, I know, but hey, this has only happened once in 122000 miles (I'm the original owner)!

We owe you many *beers* brother, great video!

[@John-sd6gh]

You just saved me hours and a lot of money!! Thank you so much. 2008 Colorado.

[@renatopalma7229]

I just wondering how to fix this in a week. I just found your channel and fixed my hummer H3 in 1 minute...lol. Thank you very much.

[@curtisrice8887]

Yep, that was what was wrong with mine, THANKS!!!! My 2005 Canyon was bought as "used", last year I found that the rear brake adjusters were on the wrong side. Fix one problem and have to go to KZbin to fix the next one. Gotta love the help here!!!

[@juansantacruz2882]

I cant even thank this guy enough i thought i was going to have to start pulling stuff apart😂🙏🏽

[@born2lewse]

this was extremely helpful! fixed my truck on five minutes. thank you sir

[@jg296]

Thank you your little video save me money the first video was yours that Iwatched three minutes later my e-brake is working good now I was going to buy one but I seen your video thank you

[@minionking98]

I couldn't get a state inspection because of this! Thanks to you I fixed it!!

[@MrBikerjonthe1]

WOW!!!! Thank you!!! 2000 gmc . I couldnt fit finger in to release so i used something like a long dental tool and freed it. Car inspection soon. You saved me. Thanks again

[@patrickt863]

Fixed my emergency brake on my 2012 gmc canyon. I had the same problem. However I didn't take it apart. The spring on mine is a coil spring. I was able to reach in with a small pair of vice grip needle nose pliers and get hold of the tip of the spring. I then bent it back so the tip of the spring wouldn't snag. It is working now. Thank you for this video. Big help.

[@goosevamtb]

Thank you. You just saved me buying a park brake control. Mine had exactly the same problem.

[@charlie5879]

Mine is a 98 chevy S -10 but it's all the same and it's doing the exact same thing. Thanks I'll have a E-brake again I'm so glad you put this on here.

[@charlie5879]

Ps that sucks they cut the cable on the one u bought.

[@conrad6604]

Thanks Tom, I fixed my parking brake in my 2006 Colorado truck in about 30 seconds with a small screwdriver, with your help!

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

You are welcome

[@bernieweber6194]

Thanks Tom I would have never guessed the fix could be that easy!!

[@isaakfroese9603]

Yup just had the same problem on my 04 colorado. Found it the hard way. I'd also just like to point out that it is possible to remove the cable from the pedal without cutting or disconnecting it from the bottom. You do have to unhook it by the tension adjustment "thingy" then remove the pedal bracket from its fasteners and push the cable and it will form a "U" shape kind of and then you are able to unhook it. Thanks for the video.

[@bradleythomas5420]

This guy is a life saver man totally fix mine thought it was broke!

[@daddydutchbbq]

Nice job Tom ! Very helpful tip !

[@germainhernandez1067]

Very informative sir, you just saved me alot of money and time. Thank you!!

[@ngatiramona]

Nicely done Tom!👍👍🥰 Love to your gorgeous wife and Sam. xoxo

[@jordanhippensteel5137]

I was able to fix my brake doing this tonight. Thanks Tom!

[@rolandolopez1442]

Nice video that just happened to my truck a couple weeks ago now I know how to fix it myself thankfully

[@danospitpatio6236]

Tom, you're inspiring me, maybe I will make some videos as I work on my F-150! Tchin tchin!

[@markbrock8271]

OMG! Six months and it took 10 min to figure it out, but damn! Done! Thank you so much!

[@tsrautowerks6255]

That was my problem! Seen the spring jammed with a mechanics mirror and reached in with a long 90 degree bent needle nose and knocked it free, fixed in a few minutes without removing anything. Thanks!

[@dentwrx]

Thanks man, saved me a huge pain in the ass

[@blaketanner6276]

Just saved me from ordering a new one. 2007 GMC Canyon. Thanks

[@cashonly3392]

You just helped me correct the same issue as well! Thanks for the video man

[@danv.williams3959]

Hi Tom. I simply did a search for this exact problem on my 07 Colorado on KZbin. This has been ongoing for a few months and I've merely been using the 1st gear as my parking brake. I was all set to hire a mechanic to fix this until today. Once I saw your video, I was able to go deep into the brake mechanism and un-stick the spring as you suggested -WITHOUT REMOVING A SINGLE PART OR BOLT. A 5-minute quick fix and the brake works again as designed. I added a small amount of lithium lubricant to the hang-up area so as to avoid a repeat problem. Thanks to you and your 3 minute video, I'm sure I saved hundreds of $$. Thank you for having the thought to present this to the world. You are the man! NOTE: Special thanks to my pal Tom Mavritsakis without whose help, the repair could not be done. Thanks Mav!

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

I knew I couldn't be the only one having this problem glad it worked for you

[@gnewdog4862]

Thanks for this. Saved me some $$. A little WD40 and some exercising of the latch got it working fine again.

[@micahlong8186]

Hi. ReWatched this because my 07 Colorado had this exact problem.. again. It was such a pain to just reach inside to reset the stuck spring lever, I removed my lower dash panel and more or less reached right in to free the lever. To remove the panel- Open driver door. Remove one Phillips screw from the plastic cover that covers the whole knee-area. This is on the SIDE of the dash panel and the driver door, when closed, kisses that area. There are also two Phillips that are found under the plastic hood release lever. (Actually, I didn’t even have to remove these and I just moved the panel enough to reach in.) once I partially removed the plastic trim panel, I reached right In and quickly released it. Didn’t have to throw my back out!

[@jeffrichard1429]

You Rock!! I just stumbled across this video. I bought my 04 Colorado a couple of years ago. The E-Brake pedal wouldn't stay down. After looking at the work involved in pulling the pedal assembly out to look for the problem, I changed my mind. The truck is an automatic, so no big deal. Well, your video helped me fix the problem in less time than it took for me to walk out to my truck!! Thanks!!

[@jakeowens1770]

Exactly the problem on my 2011 Colorado it works now thank you

[@TCM308]

Thank you very much for the help sir!

[@redfrk]

Just had the same issue on my 2012. Thanks for making this video!

[@martymitchell5963]

Thank you very much! Just unstuck my sticking ratchet spring on my Hummer H3.

[@williamwallace25]

Tom, I hope you're reading the comments because you're saving a lot of people time and money. I'm gonna toast a drink for you tonight. Thanks brother!

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

William I don't look at this very much, but I'm glad it helped and speaking of a toast I'm raising my beer as I type this cheers!

[@bigronshobbies8209]

Awesome Tip Tom, I could not imagine how many people got charge big bucks from small shops to pop that spring over and not tell them what really happened. Great job thanks for the info !

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

You're welcome Ron, from what I've heard it happens on full size GM's also thanks for watching my video

[@tiodorazug3783]

Thanks! gotta love a fix for $0.

[@stevegutermuth191]

Thanks alot for the video, it was a great help! My 2009 had the issue twice so far, 1st time it cleared by itself because I had the assembly loose and I couldn't tell what cleated it. This time I didn't loosen anything but was able to clear it by running a screwdriver up around the top side of the pivot kinda where your video showed, it finally cleared and will engage again. Sprayed silicon lube up around there, time will tell if it helps. Anyway, thanks again!!

[@TheChato1992]

Yeah that was my problem, thanks for the video , fixed it in 5 minutes 🙏

[@kbmacaoay]

Thank you so much for this video, you the man!

[@lancelatten617]

Thank you for the fix. It was great!!

[@LionAstrology]

Thanks for sharing solved my problem 🙏🙏🙏

[@robertbedard3588]

Thank you fixed my colorado in 2 minutes

[@staleruins1985]

Thanks, just fixed mine.

[@steven949100]

Thanks man. Help a lot.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nice first vid Tom - that must have been a job getting it out. Keep at it and have some fun doing youtube. Look forward to seeing more of Tinkering with Tom. Cheers

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

Thanks Steve, just glad I don't have to deal with snow like guys.

[@jaceribeiro1]

Worked for me thanks bud

[@TheHowToCorrectly]

Any tips on how to get the cable from the floor off the latch?

[@daddydutchbbq]

Hello ! Happy Birthday Tom !

[@mrkttrdr2919]

ugh! very tough to get at, my 05 coly is frozen in up position , looked at it, said to hell with it !

[@rabbit1506]

Work like a charm

[@martinf9368]

Thanks! TIme saver!!!

[@jordanbatts11]

Thanks to your video mine is now fixed. Thank you!

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

Jordan you're welcome glad to have helped

[@markharris4260]

Just watched this and my 2003 Chevy S10 does the same thing , push the pedal down and it comes right back up won't stay down , hope this is all that's wrong with mine !!

[@billmunroe889]

Mine does the opposite the pedal releases but that cable sticks the cables that Branch off and go to the drums are fine

[@mequonalliancevideo]

Fixed my problem! The shop wanted $250.00 and never even thought to check. Glad I checked here first!

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

Glad it helped

[@ogtimmy2355]

Mine will set abd release and feels strong but the brake won't keep the truck from rolling

[@ozarkvernacular2380]

you just saved my butt Thomas. This was exactly what was wrong with mine. I was about to pull the clutch bracket and cable assembly before I saw this. managed to squeeze my hand on there and confirm it was the spring, then pop it with a philips head

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

You are welcome, I'm glad you liked my corny video

[@SmittysPawnShop1]

You sir are a god amongst men. Just fixed mine w your tip. Find me and a 12pk is waiting for ya.

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

I'm glad I could help and that's a deal.

[@ricardomunozleal8547]

Nice video

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Great first video Tom :-) A "BIG" thumbs up:-) Have a great weekend :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

Thanks Fred, Boog is helping, she says do what you know.

[@spymaine89]

very good.................. 2 other vids on youtube ........... needed lube parts stuck in dirt..........

[@littletoy01]

can you show how to install handle for release.

[@tinkerinwithtom8725]

Littletoy01, wow I just saw this comment sorry I haven't been on my computer in a while. I have put mine back together but I could walk you through it if you haven't found out yet.

[@expertnmbbusinesses560]

Happy Birthday

[@TheRyaninspokane]

Love it, go bowties.