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2009 Daihatsu Terios Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes.
Mileage: 60,000 miles.

Asked on March 17, 2011

Terios drum rear brakes

Does my Terios 2009 4WD with rear drum brakes need brake adjustment or is it self-adjusting ?
Avatar Asked by daan721

Answer

Replied on March 17, 2011

Rear drum brakes are self adjusting. However if the handbrake cables are adjusted too tight, then the self adjusting mechanism would not work. Ensure you have some free travel of the handbrake lever.

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