parking brake will not stay engaged - Honda Pilot

switch · 01-31-2012, 08:43 AM

I can't find my service manual, so I'm hoping someone will know the answer to this.

I depressed my parking brake, and then released it. When I went to depress it again, it wouldn't stay down. Didn't make that ratcheting noise.

Next day I found a spring on the floor. It's that's a bit unusual looking as in the middle it has a gap between the winds. I'm guessing that it has something to do with keeping the parking brake on, but I don't know how it attaches.

Has anyone put one of these back or know how/where it attaches?

rocky · 01-31-2012, 08:47 AM

Unless it was incorrectly installed at the factory and popped out suspect the spring might need replacement.
You probably need to remove some of the plastic trim to reinstall.

switch · 01-31-2012, 09:27 AM

The spring looks new - still got clean grease on it. I've probably used the parking brake less than a dozen times..

I do not like removing plastic. I'd rather not incurr some charge to get the dealer to put it back. If it's not a hard item to replace, perhaps they'll do it for free?

roarkrd · 01-31-2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by switch

The spring looks new - still got clean grease on it. I've probably used the parking brake less than a dozen times..

I do not like removing plastic. I'd rather not incurr some charge to get the dealer to put it back. If it's not a hard item to replace, perhaps they'll do it for free?

I've never known a dealership to do anything for "free." However, an independent shop/mechanic might.

switch · 01-31-2012, 10:49 AM

The guys hear at the NS Auto Mall are pretty good about it, if it's a little thing.

I tried looking up a parts list for the Pilot and it doesn't show a spring on the parking brake pedal assembly.

roarkrd · 01-31-2012, 12:33 PM

Number 10 is a spring (Return Spring), but who knows if it is the same spring you found. I guess the only way to really know is to get in there and look.

N_Jay · 01-31-2012, 12:35 PM

That spring is where the cables come together.

I am guessing what you found is from inside the peddle assemble and not made to be individually replaced.

switch · 01-31-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N_Jay

That spring is where the cables come together.

I am guessing what you found is from inside the peddle assemble and not made to be individually replaced.

That's what it looks like to me.

I haven't checked yet, but with my luck it'll probably be a pain to put back.

01-31-2012, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
switch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 737 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	parking brake will not stay engaged I can't find my service manual, so I'm hoping someone will know the answer to this. I depressed my parking brake, and then released it. When I went to depress it again, it wouldn't stay down. Didn't make that ratcheting noise. Next day I found a spring on the floor. It's that's a bit unusual looking as in the middle it has a gap between the winds. I'm guessing that it has something to do with keeping the parking brake on, but I don't know how it attaches. Has anyone put one of these back or know how/where it attaches? __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L Navi AWD HID lights Towing Package Read Mud Guards Cross Rails Chrome Side Steps USA Spec iPod Adapter AW Floor Mats Rear Cargo Liner Interior Wood Trim WW Interior Pads Full Sound Proofing Polk DB650 Front Speakers Extended Warranty Paint/Fabric/Undercoat Protection Michelin Latittude

01-31-2012, 08:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,172 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Unless it was incorrectly installed at the factory and popped out suspect the spring might need replacement. You probably need to remove some of the plastic trim to reinstall. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

01-31-2012, 09:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
switch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 737 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The spring looks new - still got clean grease on it. I've probably used the parking brake less than a dozen times.. I do not like removing plastic. I'd rather not incurr some charge to get the dealer to put it back. If it's not a hard item to replace, perhaps they'll do it for free? __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L Navi AWD HID lights Towing Package Read Mud Guards Cross Rails Chrome Side Steps USA Spec iPod Adapter AW Floor Mats Rear Cargo Liner Interior Wood Trim WW Interior Pads Full Sound Proofing Polk DB650 Front Speakers Extended Warranty Paint/Fabric/Undercoat Protection Michelin Latittude

01-31-2012, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
switch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 737 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The guys hear at the NS Auto Mall are pretty good about it, if it's a little thing. I tried looking up a parts list for the Pilot and it doesn't show a spring on the parking brake pedal assembly. __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L Navi AWD HID lights Towing Package Read Mud Guards Cross Rails Chrome Side Steps USA Spec iPod Adapter AW Floor Mats Rear Cargo Liner Interior Wood Trim WW Interior Pads Full Sound Proofing Polk DB650 Front Speakers Extended Warranty Paint/Fabric/Undercoat Protection Michelin Latittude

01-31-2012, 12:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
roarkrd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 208 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Number 10 is a spring (Return Spring), but who knows if it is the same spring you found. I guess the only way to really know is to get in there and look. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L: Sage Brush Pearl 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L: Steel Blue Metallic 2002 Honda CR-V EX Auto: Eternal Blue Pearl Totaled on 2/9/11 @ 100,700 miles - Spun out on the snow/ice covered highway and collided with the cable barriers.

01-31-2012, 12:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,544 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That spring is where the cables come together. I am guessing what you found is from inside the peddle assemble and not made to be individually replaced. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

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