Emergency Brake Release

1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE
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BILLBURNOPP
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Brakes problem V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 140000 miles

The emergency brake will not release when put in drive. How do I fix this?
Feb 4, 2010 at 3:40 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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On a 95 there is a vacuum actuator that releases it. check that a vacuum signal is getting there when running and shifted to rev/drive. Replace the vacuum actuator if a signal is present. There is a manual release for it, down on the pedal assembly. There is a switch that will release the parking brake check out the diagrams below.
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Feb 4, 2010 at 6:10 PM
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BILLBURNOPP
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Ah! the vacuum line fall off thanks for the tip and guide.
Feb 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM
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