Brake adjustment

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 20, 2011 | 01:31 PM

Wrenchbender Ret

Thread Starter

Joined: 02-27-2011

Posts: 6

From: Lenexa, Ks.

Brake adjustment

Do the rear brakes adjust from backing up or the emergency brake?

Mar 20, 2011 | 01:35 PM

843de

Deceased

Joined: 06-30-2010

Posts: 25,739

From: Kannapolis NC

E-brake, try to use it every time you park, or at least fairly frequently so the adjusters stay freed up and working properly.

Mar 21, 2011 | 01:29 AM

sleeper

Platinum Member

Joined: 01-09-2007

Posts: 16,081

From: SE USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

Do the rear brakes adjust from backing up or the emergency brake?

If you rotate your own tires, good time to pull the drums & wash off the brake-dust & make sure the adjustment is correct.

When I got mine, my rear brakes were so far off, I manually adjusted them. Just till a light sprag, then backed off 1 click.. Perfecto..

PS: They will adjust up from backing up & hitting the brake as well....(old style)..