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V8Addict · 02-15-2010, 10:48 AM

I got my SS 2 weeks ago and noticed that the parking brake lever had to be really pulled up high (about 10 to 11 clicks) for the car not to roll down the driveway. When I mentioned this to the service dept and asked to have it adjusted so it would engage faster (thus the lever wouldn't have to be pulled so high), they said it couldnt be adjusted, and all the Camaros in the lot were the same. Now, all the other cars that I've owned had some kind of adjustment that could be make to the parking brake cable. Anyone else have this issue with their 2010 Camaro? How many clicks does your car make before the parking brake engages?

DangerZL1 · 02-15-2010, 02:43 PM

The height for the brake handle is usually adjusted at the rear brakes. I agree with you, and don't know why the dealer said there's no adjustment. The owner's manual usually specifies the number of clicks to engage the rear/parking brake. Maybe contact another dealer?

SamReidland · 02-15-2010, 03:52 PM

I have the same problem with mine. Took it to the dealer. When I got it back all they said is it holds fine. This sucks since I told them it holds fine you just have to pull it up too high/hard to make it hold. My wife struggles with it.

I have several problems with my car and all the dealers say is "that is the way the car is". I'm sure this attitude save GM a bunch of money. They should just offer lifetime warranties and continue to deny all claims.

Easy Go · 02-15-2010, 04:17 PM

10-11 clicks is typical. The parking brake sits kind of high so it's hard to get leverage when lifting it. It's best to give it a quick pull instead of slowly lifting it to help overcome that. Also, I have found that over time it seems to operate easier - though it could also just be my getting used to it.

02-15-2010, 10:48 AM	#1
V8Addict Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Calif Posts: 324	No Parking Brake Lever Adjustment? I got my SS 2 weeks ago and noticed that the parking brake lever had to be really pulled up high (about 10 to 11 clicks) for the car not to roll down the driveway. When I mentioned this to the service dept and asked to have it adjusted so it would engage faster (thus the lever wouldn't have to be pulled so high), they said it couldnt be adjusted, and all the Camaros in the lot were the same. Now, all the other cars that I've owned had some kind of adjustment that could be make to the parking brake cable. Anyone else have this issue with their 2010 Camaro? How many clicks does your car make before the parking brake engages?

02-15-2010, 04:17 PM	#4
Easy Go Drives: LLT MV5 B34 N65... period. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: - Posts: 283	10-11 clicks is typical. The parking brake sits kind of high so it's hard to get leverage when lifting it. It's best to give it a quick pull instead of slowly lifting it to help overcome that. Also, I have found that over time it seems to operate easier - though it could also just be my getting used to it. __________________ In the early morning... when there's only a mere suggestion that the sun is going to bother coming up at all that day - a CGM blur accompanied by the anthem of 312 horses awakens the morning commuters from their NPR-induced stupor. Charging past the front lines in an all-or-nothing battle cry that the King has returned...

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02-15-2010, 02:43 PM	#2
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	The height for the brake handle is usually adjusted at the rear brakes. I agree with you, and don't know why the dealer said there's no adjustment. The owner's manual usually specifies the number of clicks to engage the rear/parking brake. Maybe contact another dealer?

02-15-2010, 03:52 PM	#3
SamReidland Drives: 17 Black 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DC Posts: 109	I have the same problem with mine. Took it to the dealer. When I got it back all they said is it holds fine. This sucks since I told them it holds fine you just have to pull it up too high/hard to make it hold. My wife struggles with it. I have several problems with my car and all the dealers say is "that is the way the car is". I'm sure this attitude save GM a bunch of money. They should just offer lifetime warranties and continue to deny all claims.