Emergency brake issues

I have had an issue with my e-brake, what it does is when it's below frezzing the brake sticks on and I cannot take it out until it thaws or I just drive with it. I took my car to a carwash the other day and when I went into it the brake was kinda froze on. The heated water from the wash thawed it out I guess and it was released. Why is it doing this? What could it be sticking to?

 

[AnotherNewb]

You have moisture in the parking brake cable. Replace it or try flushing it out with WD-40 on a non freezing day. On boats I'll send a good silicone based lube into the throttle cables, but I usually end up replacing the cables anyways

 

[SouthCaliVR4]

Not that I currently find it an issue but... when I worked at a ski resort I soon found you don't use the e-brake when it's below freezing after driving in the wet or snow. I watched about ten people a day learn that leson as well /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

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Not that I currently find it an issue but... when I worked at a ski resort I soon found you don't use the e-brake when it's below freezing after driving in the wet or snow. I watched about ten people a day learn that leson as well





Well, that would be obvious. However, it has just been very DRY and cold here.

 

[SouthCaliVR4]

when did you last flush your brake fluid? It can & will absorb moisture over time & may be a culprit.

 

[steve]

I came in here just to find out what a barke is, and I'm sorely disappointed.

 

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I came in here just to find out what a barke is, and I'm sorely disappointed.




Damn it! How did I miss that?? Sorry to disappoint, I will address this issue by forming a task force & following all corrective actions until it is resolved.

EDIT: It is resolved, now back to the topic.