Rear brake adjust diagram?

Tiny
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How do I adjust the rear brake on a Ford fucus
Sunday, April 6th, 2008 AT 11:49 AM

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Tiny
MIKE H R
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If your car can have disc brakes there is no adjustment. Here is a video that show the job being done and the adjustment after replacing the shoes.

https://youtu.be/1j7qDoi1LP0

Did you put new brakes on? Here is a guide that helps with low brake pedal as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 7:41 PM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Brake_adja_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Brake_adjd_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Brake_adjb_1.jpg


What this means is use a brake adjusting gauge set it to the drums inner diameter, then fit it over the shoes and pull shoes apart to get a snug fitting drum, then follow the directions above...if you dont have the tool, trial and error will have to do! Use a flat blade screwdriver to help closing the shoes together if you need to...Pry at "3" This will push the ratchet mech away and allow the shoes to close up...
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