How do you adjust the parking brake on a Honda Element?

You have to remove the center console from the floor as the E-brake cable equalizer is underneath it. Insert a screwdriver under the front of the console where it meets the floor and pry upwards. Then just lift the console up and back. The cables will be underneath and adjustment is made there.

How do I stop my parking brake from locking up?

Apply the parking brake slowly so you will not lock the wheels and cause a skid. Be ready to release the brake if your vehicle does start to skid (by holding in the brake release button or holding the foot brake release, you can avoid having the parking brake lock up).

Why did my brake lock up?

There is a long list of reasons that one or all of the brakes on your vehicle might lock up. These can include an overheated braking system, using the wrong brake fluid, damaged or broken parts (calipers, brake pads, pistons, rotors, or others), a defective ABS component, broken parking brake, and more.

What happens if your brakes lock up?

When brakes lock up, the vehicle may veer sharply to the left or right, and the back end may fishtail causing the driver to lose control [source: Car Talk]. If this happens while you’re driving, pump the brakes consistently until you come to a complete stop, and get the car to a mechanic as soon as possible.

What happens if a caliper locked up?

If you have a stuck caliper, the brake pad will not completely disengage from the surface of the brake rotor. This means you will be driving with the brakes applied slightly all of the time. Driving with a stuck caliper can create stress on the transmission, causing it to fail earlier.

Is a stuck brake caliper dangerous?

Driving with a stuck caliper will quickly wear and damage the brakes. Driving with severely worn or damaged brakes is not safe. Stuck closed and the brake will overheat. It’s likely to start a fire and cause major damage.