princess
12-23-2005, 01:23 PM
Check
Pull the parking brake lever (A) with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force to fully apply the parking brake. The parking brake lever should be locked within the specified number of clicks (B).
Lever locked clicks:
With rear disc:
6 to 9
With rear drum:
4 to 7
Adjust the parking brake if the lever clicks are not within the specification.
princess
12-23-2005, 01:24 PM
Adjustment
NOTE: After servicing the rear brake shoes, loosen the parking brake adjusting nut, start the engine, and press the brake pedal several times to set the self-adjusting brake before adjusting the parking brake (with rear drum brake).
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
Remove the center console.
Pull the parking brake lever up one click.
princess
12-23-2005, 01:26 PM
Tighten the adjusting nut (A) until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are turned.
Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that the parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
Pull the parking brake all the way up, and make sure the parking brakes are fully applied.
Reinstall the center console.
avexnsx
11-02-2006, 12:04 PM
I did this.. and now my brakes squeal like mad!!! =(
mwmcginn
11-02-2006, 12:27 PM
Maybe a little too tight?
avexnsx
11-03-2006, 10:57 AM
no.. i think i just need new rotors... =P
last time I had them turned, it was pretty badly warped... and I've had about 78000 km on them already... I think I will put up with the noise, and change the rotors after winter...
Sig86 CM8
04-15-2008, 03:08 PM
i found out how to do this when i installed my comptech short shifter. now my ebrake actually works. thanks to tightening it!!
jagboy
03-14-2009, 09:38 AM
Princess,
can you post instructions on how to remove center console?
princess
03-16-2009, 11:12 AM
It's been posted several times....here it is again...
BigAnt1969
04-28-2009, 06:52 AM
Does anyone know how to remove a 2008 Accord sedan e-brake handle?
I'm having the gear shift knob leather wrapped and I would also like to have the e-brake leather wrapped.
Ant
princess
04-28-2009, 07:16 AM
Can't get the handle instructions... which usually means it's obvious... here's the center console instructions.
owequitit
06-29-2009, 12:18 AM
Just as a note, it is not necessary to remove the entire center console in the 2003-2007 Honda Accords in order to adjust the e-brake.
Honda provides an access panel at the back of the console that may be removed to adjust the brake.
1) Remove the two exposed screws at the rear of the center console, one on each side of the console, that are down and close to the floor. They are the only exposed screws you will see at the back of the console.
2) Using your fingers, gently pry evenly on both sides of the rear center console cover, starting from the bottom up. there are several alignment tabs up the sides, and two clips at the top, near where the center console lid attaches to the console.
3) Once the panel pops free, you will be able to see the adjuster underneath the center console bin, by looking up under the console. You may wish to use a light to make it more visible. Using a 12MM socket, and an extension, you can adjust the parking brake without removing the center console.
4) When finished, installation of the access panel is the reverse of removal.
Here is a link to an image on Majestic Honda that shows the rear panel clearly:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=ACCORD&catcgry2=2006&catcgry3=4DR+EX+V6&catcgry4=KL5AT&catcgry5=CONSOLE
It would be represented by part #11 or #12 respectively.