Ebrake stuck after cable and shoe replacement, Right side works fine Options

[skogs]

Hi. I got some really annoying problems after replacing the left cable and ebrake shoes on both sides. My car is a 97`celica t20 with rear disk brakes. I dont know the real name for the disk-piece, so im just going to call it the disk:)

the replacement of the cable and shoes went fine until i when i tried to refit the disks. The right one mounted straight on without problems, but the left wouldnt fit right. It seemed like the parking brake was engaged. I then forced the disk on, using the wheel-bolts, and remounted the wheels. I couldnt move the wheel with my hands, but it did roll when driving, although with a lot resistance. After driving a couple of minutes at low speed, the whole disk was very hot!

I have double checked that the shoes and cables are installed correctly, everything is properly fitted and greased. I've loosened and pulled the cable out towards the brake as much as possible, but it still seems like the parking brake is engaged at all times. I've compared the clearance the clearense between the brake shoes, and the right and left side seems to be identical.

HOWEVER, the right disk easily fits on the left brake. And the left disk, does not fit on the right side. It seems like the left disks inner diameter is smaller then the right!!

Can someone help me please? What can i do? What is wrong?

This post has been edited by skogs: Aug 4, 2011 - 11:46 AM

[opie_7afe]

bring it to a machine shop or anywhere that does brakes should be able to do it... if the ebrake is weak you just need to readjust cable tension...most people dont even need to change out ebrake shoes unless their say drifting or constantly using it...