parking brake will not release

2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
19,000 MILES
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CARP58
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parking brake will not release,any suggestions?
Oct 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the brake lever not releasing, or is the lever releasing and the brake sticking?
Feb 25, 2021 at 11:23 AM
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CARP58
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brake is not releasing
Feb 25, 2021 at 11:23 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the parking brake cables to the rear brakes to make sure none are rusted and sticking. If you have rear disc brakes, remove the rear brakes and rotors to check of the parking brake shoes got jammed or there are damaged or if something has broken.
Feb 25, 2021 at 11:23 AM