Pre-war (up to 1942) 1940 Lasalle parking brake

[axleech24]

Hi,

This car has not had a functioning parking brake in at least 40 years. I just installed new brake cables and adjusted them according to the service manual. My question is when I pull on the hand lever it holds the brakes tight, but it doesn't make a ratcheting sound like I would expect. The brakes release like they should. Should it be making a ratcheting sound?

Grayle Leech Jr

[GregoryAlan]

Mine doesn't...

[z3skybolt]

No.  Just hold the brakes to firmly set and pull the lever full aft.

Bob R.

[Jim Miller]

My 41 Cadillac makes no noise setting the brake.

[axleech24]

One less thing I need to fix! Thanks everyone.