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1985 Chevrolet Corvette Repair Question


Topics covered: Parking brake, Parking brake cable.
Mileage: 90,000 miles.

Asked on October 29, 2012

Chevrolet Corvette Parking brake Problem

When rep;acing the park shoes with the adjustments all in the shoes are too big and the drum will not go on. What is the best way to solve this
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Replied on October 29, 2012

Check if the parking brake cables are fully released or are stuck in the partially-applied position. The shoes must be touching the anchors on top and bottom and there should be a little free play between the shoes and strut bar between them.

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