1998 Chrysler Cirrus Repair Question
Topics covered: Parking brake, Brake drum, Brakes.
Mileage: 109,000 miles.
Mileage: 109,000 miles.
Asked on March 28, 2011
98 Chrysler cirrus parking brake
I have a 98 Chrysler cirrus lxi and something is wrong with the rear brakes. At first the parking brake wouldn't disengage, so i took off the center console and found the the brake cable had come loose from the brake handle. I released the tension on the cable and the parking brake released, but not completely. The wheels will spin now, but not as freely as they should. I tried the remove the brake drum but the adjustment gear will only move about 1 centimeter in either direction. How do i get the drum off?
Asked by commonsence3Answer
Replied on March 28, 2011
Sounds like the rear parking brake cables are sticking. Usually they will release when you flex the outer casings repeatedly.
Replied on March 28, 2011
I Tried the but it didnt do anything. would that affect the movement of the adjustment gear in the drum?
Replied on March 28, 2011
Nope. It would help the spring-loaded cables relax. That would retract the shoes which are probably catching on a ridge of rust buildup on the edge of the drums.