Re: '86 4KQ emergency brake repeatedly freezing

[Jon Blake <jonb@u.washington.edu>]

A small data point, possibly only of anecdotal value: my '86 4kcsq has
never had this problem. I've often spent time in eastern Washington state
at temps as low as 0, as well as the usual moist temperature fluctuating
Seattle (which included lots of freezing point snow/rain days). Have to
admit I've been thinking of not using the emergency brake given all the
postings about frozen brake cables.

	- jon

On Fri, 3 Jan 1997 sabutin@mindspring.com wrote:

>    Hi all...
> 
>    I've got a samll question about my '86 4KQ. The emergency brake has
> repeatedly frozen since it got cold here in NY, something that NEVER
> happened w/my previous Audi, an '83 4K. It first froze engaged; after it
> thawed I decided not to use it on moist nights when the temperature supposed
> to drop a great deal, on the advice of my trusty Audi mechanic. Now it's
> frozen UNengaged, so I can't use it at all, as long as it stays cold. Is
> there a quick fix? Something particularly wrong w/mine? Are the '86s
> different from the '83s? I don't mind chocking the wheels, but it IS a pain
> in the ass, and since I bought it primarily because of its winter
> abilities...any suggestions?
>    
>    Thanks,
>    Sabutin
> 
>