1985 Chevrolet Corvette Repair Question
Topics covered: Parking brake, Parking brake cable.
Mileage: 90,000 miles.
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
Answer
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.