How to adjust the e-brake?
 

My emergency brake doesn't engage the rear wheels, seems like the cable is too loose. Anybody knows how to adjust it? Trying to avoid a trip to the dealer... but if I need to get under the car, I have no choice...

No need to get under the car. Slide the console lid back, then remove the semi-circular cover up front near the console catch. You will now have access to the adjustment nut.

Regards, Gomez.

hey Gomez I haven't seen you around here...been to Frasier Island lately?

to add to the great advice Gomez wrote check out: http://whatsmyip.macfixer.net/ipodrx8/1.php complete this page and the next two...then pop out the semi-circular cover/plug. Now you have access to switch for the E-brake too.

good luck

Got it, thank you guys. This great bboard was an important part of me getting the RX-8.

Hahaha, no I steer clear of that place......they think poorly of wild dogs up there!

Gomez.

or instead of risking anything couldnt you have taken it to the dealer and gotten a free carwash too it should be under warranty right?

I'm the only 8 owner at my dealership who asks that the car NOT be carwashed...they laugh everytime saying lots of people bring their car in and demand that they get the free one

I told them...the only person that washes my baby is me...are you saying you would let a stranger wash your baby? thats just wrong

They don't get to wash mine either!

What the heck ? Is a free wash supposed to be allowed?

my dealership has been giving free car washes with any services for years

must be nice.

Oh, no need to drive 20 miles one way for a free car wash :) Plus, I like washing the car myself at those self-serve car washes.
As for the e-brake, I adjusted as suggested few days ago already, thanks for all input.