Honda CR-Z Parking brake won't hold car Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(25)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(25)

Parking brake won't hold car Inspection Service

How much does a Parking brake won't hold car Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Honda CR-Z Parking brake won't hold car Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2013 Honda CR-ZL4-1.5L HybridService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2012 Honda CR-ZL4-1.5L HybridService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2011 Honda CR-ZL4-1.5L HybridService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2016 Honda CR-ZL4-1.5L HybridService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2014 Honda CR-ZL4-1.5L HybridService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2015 Honda CR-ZL4-1.5L HybridService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
Show example Honda CR-Z Parking brake won't hold car Inspection prices

To prevent unnecessary wear and tear on your transmission, and to ensure that it doesn’t slip out of park and roll when you’re parked on an incline, your vehicle is equipped with a parking brake.

Engaging the parking brake activates the rear brakes, and ensures that the car won’t roll, even on a relatively steep incline. However, if your parking brake won’t hold the car, there’s a problem that must be addressed for your safety (and that of others).

How this system works:

Parking brake systems vary drastically from one automaker to another, and even on different makes and models. Some have a supplemental set of shoes inside a built-in drum on the rear rotors (disc brakes). Some use the rear shoes of the primary drum system as the parking brake. However, all of them should be able to hold the car on an incline.

When you activate the parking brake, either by pulling up the handle between the front seats or pushing the parking brake pedal under the dash, a cable that runs to the rear of the vehicle is pulled taut. This engages the parking brake. When you disengage the pedal or lower the handle, release springs in the rear return the brake system to its normal configuration and you’re able to drive.

Over time and through (lack of) normal use, your parking brake system might shift out of adjustment.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Brakes Out of Adjustment: The most common reason for a parking brake not to hold a car on an incline is that the brakes are out of adjustment. Most parking brakes are self-adjusting, which means that they automatically adjust through use. However, if you don’t use your parking brake very often, the system is thrown off (it’s not able to self-adjust if it’s not used).

  • Adjuster Wheel Damaged or Seized: Manually adjusting your brake pads is done with an adjuster wheel, which changes the spread of the shoes inside the drum. However, if the wheel is damaged or seized, you will not be able to adjust the shoes.

  • Drum Damage/Wear: If it has been some time since you had your drums resurfaced, the wear on the inside may make it impossible for the shoes to make contact with the surface (or make only light contact, meaning that while the brake engages, it won’t be enough to hold the car).

  • Brake Not Engaging: It might not be a question of the parking brake not holding the car. It might be a question of the parking brake not engaging at all. Rust, corrosion, damaged return springs and numerous other problems can prevent your parking brake from engaging in the first place.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to inspect the parking brake, including the adjustment of the rear brakes, the condition of the cable and other components. The mechanic will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic will need to inspect the entire parking brake system, including the handle, the cable, return springs, shoes and more. It’s likely that the mechanic will have to remove both rear wheels, as well as the drums in order to inspect the shoes and adjust the brakes if necessary.

How important is this service?

If your parking brake won’t hold the car, then parking on even a slight incline can be very dangerous. Even an automatic transmission can slip out of park, and if you’re driving a stick shift, it can also slip out of gear. When this happens, the car will roll down the incline, impacting anything in its way. One of our professional mechanics can inspect and repair your parking brake to ensure safety at all times.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Honda mechanics

Real customer reviews from Honda owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(25)

Rating Summary
23
0
0
1
1
23
0
0
1
1

David

10 years of experience
170 reviews
David
10 years of experience
Honda CR-Z L4-1.5L Hybrid - Exterior Door Handle Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Orlando, Florida
Very professional. Answered all my questions and alleviated any concerns that I had.

Jarius

21 years of experience
49 reviews
Jarius
21 years of experience
Honda CR-Z L4-1.5L Hybrid - Oil Change - Silver Spring, Maryland
Jarius was very communicative before and during the appointment. He was friendly and made sure all my car needs were taken care of. I would definitely recommend Jarius!

Michael

16 years of experience
606 reviews
Michael
16 years of experience
Honda CR-Z L4-1.5L Hybrid - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - Marietta, Georgia
Super through inspection & straight forward explanation of repair work process!

Luis

9 years of experience
129 reviews
Luis
9 years of experience
Honda CR-Z L4-1.5L Hybrid - Oil Change - Hawthorne, New York
Luis was great! On time, friendly, and clear communication. Will book with him again.

Excellent Rating

(25)

Rating Summary
23
0
0
1
1
23
0
0
1
1
Number of Honda CR-Z services completed
275+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Honda MECHANICS
1600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Condenser Fan Relay
If your car's AC is blowing hot air or its engine is overheating, you may have to replace the condenser fan relay.
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)
Common signs include the ABS or Check Engine Lights coming on and the ABS or traction control systems malfunctioning.
P2633 OBD-II Trouble Code: Fuel Pump B Control Circuit Low
P2633 code has a problem with fuel pump B control circuit often due to a bad fuel pump, faulty fuel pump relay, or broken ground wire.

Advice on buying a scan tool

No, I can't think of one that would go for under 500 dollars. If you are talking about the ones that are bi-directional and have a built-in scope, these things start at 1,500 up to 12,000 dollars. For the scopes,...

Oil temperature hotter and hotter

Hello there, the vehicle's oil temperature is critical for proper operation. An increase in oil temperatures can be due to a variety of different items. The most common would be due to low oil level, failing oil pump, improper oil...

2.4 mitsubishi triton 2008 engine idle high at times and when brakes pumped or ac on engine races 3000 rpm could this be the icv

The idle air control valve does regulate engine rpm during closed throttle operation and is controlled by a computer. You mentioned having 3000 RPMs with the A/C on, this seems pretty high and could be pointing to another problem like...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com