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I don't know if it's true for all cars, but I always remembered Chevys thusly; on either side, you move the handle of the spoon UP to tighten. Easy: "TIGHTEN UP".
I also use a "two finger drag" ie, grab the tire lightly with thumb and index finger, rotating tire, and adjust 'til you can just turn the tire with two fingers, then, one click off (looser.)
Mo
I don't know if it's true for all cars, but I always remembered Chevys thusly; on either side, you move the handle of the spoon UP to tighten. Easy: "TIGHTEN UP". thumb:
Mo
Easiest way is to go by the parking brake lever. When I've just done mine it takes 2 clicks to work, maybe 3. When it takes 4-5 clicks of the handle to work you should think about readjusting the starwheels again. Its a shame they don't self adjust like they should.
That is the easy way. I got lucky and didnt have to. Ive got the original factory set up rear brake system. Retainer pin on both sides not the new style horseshoe retainer. After i installed, i drove it for a few days and found they must have ajusted well. Parking handle takes 2 clicks to work.
OOPS, i actually thought the horshoe set up was the new style. Oh boy. My 09 Lt left the factory in may of 2009. I do like the system that came in my car. Works for me.
This is what I have on my 2008 2LT Panel. & I check adjustment every oil change (1x year).. And it usually can use a slight adjustment, & my Parking Brake sets at about 3 clicks. Don't need it too tight, just wear out the brake shoes prematurely.
To actually answer the necro question; You are supposed to use a brake caliper to measure the I.D. of the drum then use the other side of the caliper to set the shoes 0.025 inch smaller.
11-29-2012, 11:19 PM
Tighten up
