Mechanical Parking Brake problems of the 1996 Honda Civic

Four problems related to mechanical parking brake have been reported for the 1996 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Mechanical Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1999

The button on the emergency brake sticks. "fixed" several times w/o success. The brake will not engage in this condition and is a potential hazard.

2 Mechanical Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1997

The defective emergency braking lever is inoperative which may result in roll away or accident.

3 Mechanical Parking Brake problem

Car was parked off with emergency brake released by itself almost hit another car , please describe .

4 Mechanical Parking Brake problem

Emergency parking brake lever will not remain in the set position, causing the vehicle to roll. Dealer replaced the spring inside the lever mechanism which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.


Other Parking Brake related problems of the 1996 Honda Civic

Mechanical Parking Brake problems
4
Conventional Parking Brake problems
3
Parking Brake problems
2


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