How to adjust ebrake

Tiny
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How to adjust ebrake
Thursday, October 18th, 2012 AT 7:21 PM

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Tiny
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You really are supposed to usea gauge to adjust the parking brake but if you adjut the shoe with the brake tool put a slight drag on it. It should have.020" clearance.
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Thursday, October 18th, 2012 AT 7:51 PM
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PARKING BRAKE

Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment (

Using Brake Adjustment Gauge (D81L-1103-A), measure inside diameter of drum portion of rear disc brake rotor. Adjust parking brake shoe and lining to.020" (.508 mm) less than drum measurement.
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Thursday, October 18th, 2012 AT 7:54 PM

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