2002 Ford Escort Repair Question
Topics covered: Wheel, Wheel cylinder.
Mileage: 56,600 miles.
Mileage: 56,600 miles.
Asked on March 8, 2012
Can't get new rear brake drums on after installing new brake shoes.
I've installed a new rear wheel cylinder, new shoes, and drum. the only way i can get new drum on is to disconnect the emergency brake cable.
Asked by dquillen99Answer
Replied on March 8, 2012
the passenger side went on w/ no problems. i was told to loosen the emergency brake cable from within the car. this did not alleviate the problem.
Replied on March 8, 2012
you may have to make adjustment at park brake lever.
Replied on March 8, 2012
by park brake lever, do you mean from inside the car? if so, i replied before your answer that this didn't work.
Replied on March 8, 2012
you probably have a froze cable. you may be able to free it or have to replace it.
Replied on March 8, 2012
can you explain how to free one? will this be something really expensive to take to a garage?
Replied on March 8, 2012
well i have used vicegrips pliers to grab cable and pull on it or hit on grips with hammer while pulling or just remove cable from vehicle to work on it or replace it. but no i would not expect this to be expensive.