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post Jul 30, 2006 - 11:20 PM
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I was wondering if anybody on here knew how to tighten the e-brake cable, or if it is even adjustable...
 
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post Jul 31, 2006 - 12:53 PM
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there is also an adjustment star behind your rear rotors (for the actual e-brake pads)

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post Aug 2, 2006 - 11:29 AM
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QUOTE(playr158 @ Jul 31, 2006 - 12:53 PM) [snapback]463602[/snapback]

there is also an adjustment star behind your rear rotors (for the actual e-brake pads)

odds are if over time you've noticed the parking brake takes more and more travel to engage then its a sure sign that your brake shoes are worn low. you should atleast pop off the rear wheels and drums and check how thin the shoes have gotten.


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post Aug 2, 2006 - 2:19 PM
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QUOTE(Bitter @ Aug 2, 2006 - 9:29 AM) [snapback]464486[/snapback]

QUOTE(playr158 @ Jul 31, 2006 - 12:53 PM) [snapback]463602[/snapback]

there is also an adjustment star behind your rear rotors (for the actual e-brake pads)

odds are if over time you've noticed the parking brake takes more and more travel to engage then its a sure sign that your brake shoes are worn low. you should atleast pop off the rear wheels and drums and check how thin the shoes have gotten.


the shoes are designed to last the life of the car...you don't want to replace them. the stupid things are $35 apiece (not in sets of two), and the only way you can get them is from a dealership, unless you buy used. vsideboy is spot on about dialing in the star adjuster.

i don't mean to be a post whore, but i just fixed this EXACT problem myself. that's how i found out about the price of parts!


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