Did my e-brake just break?

[torpy]

I was just driving home from the store and heard a snap in the driver side rear. Next thing I notice is this squealing sound in the rear when I hit the brakes.

I got home and parked. Then I pulled the e-brake and "uh-oh", there was little to no tension. I drove around the parking lot at low speeds pulling the e-brake and it was not stopping/slowing down the car at all.

Any thoughts? Suggestions?

'95 Corolla 1.8

[Rip The E Brake]

the cables do break occasionally. or become stretched over time and just pop off.

Best thing to do, is get under and check.

[torpy]

Just read a thread saying that the brake shoe retainers may have snapped? Is that a possibility? I did hear a snapping sound in the driver rear drum.

What parts will I need to fix this?

[Rip The E Brake]

You need to open it up to see what has jarred loose. Check it out, then report back with your findings.