I guess your supposed to use that special tool when doing regular drum brakes too 
Gotta adjust the ebrake...
Gotta adjust the ebrake... It's a pretty simple adjustment (mini drum) just wondering as I don't want it to drag. How tight should I make them...only way I can measure it is how far I can push the pedal down....so how far down should I adjust the pedal? I was thinking half way? Right now it's bottomed out and I don't really trust it. Any input is appreciated...I do remember reading something where you needed a special tool...can't imagine what for, it's just a star wheel.
when i got my assembly replaced under warranty, it was stopping right at halfway, and holding well. over time it worked itself to the floor again. i adjust mine by holding the handle, push about halfway, release. push about halfway, release. do this 3 or 4 times or until you feel it tightening up, and it will now grab much higher. i do this about once a week or when i notice it wont grab well..this may not be textbook but it works.
luckily it is relatively flat here....or i would not be happy with this flaw i the car. i cant see how anyone who uses ebrake daily as a need can tolerate it...
luckily it is relatively flat here....or i would not be happy with this flaw i the car. i cant see how anyone who uses ebrake daily as a need can tolerate it...
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It's a pretty simple adjustment (mini drum) just wondering as I don't want it to drag. How tight should I make them...only way I can measure it is how far I can push the pedal down....so how far down should I adjust the pedal? I was thinking half way? Right now it's bottomed out and I don't really trust it. Any input is appreciated...I do remember reading something where you needed a special tool...can't imagine what for, it's just a star wheel.
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front and rear pads... front and rear rotors.. new ebrake shoes... add them to the list!! 