comatosellama Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 How do I tighten the ebrake on my car? I have the thing in the car all the way tight, but there is almost 0 actual braking. I have rear disks by the way, dunno if that's standard or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I chock the front wheels, pull the parking brake to the first click, lift the rear at the diff and use stands at the flat-jacking pinchwelds. Then, pull the little rubbder plugs out of the backing plates. Use a flat blade screwdriver and rotate the star wheel UP until the wheel won't turn. Put the plug back in. repeat for the other side. that should do it. It is possible the little shoes are worn out I guess. You can buy a rebuild kit. i have never adjusted the inside so, dunno how much wear on the shoes can be created by that adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 I chock the front wheels, pull the parking brake to the first click, lift the rear at the diff and use stands at the flat-jacking pinchwelds. Then, pull the little rubbder plugs out of the backing plates. Use a flat blade screwdriver and rotate the star wheel UP until the wheel won't turn. Put the plug back in. repeat for the other side. that should do it. It is possible the little shoes are worn out I guess. You can buy a rebuild kit. i have never adjusted the inside so, dunno how much wear on the shoes can be created by that adjustment. I'm guessing minimal, as that's just for stretch in the cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 The park brake shoes could be totally worn out or the self adjusters are locked up. Pull the rear discs off and check the condition of the shoes. They're a royal PITA to replace too. Also possible the cable is broken on one side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorthguy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 As Fairtax suggested, you need to see what is going on. If you need to adjust the brake, here is some info. From FSM: Parking/emergency/e-brake section D: ADJUSTMENT 1. SHOE CLEARANCE 1) Remove adjusting hole cover from back plate. 2) Turn adjusting screw [diagram shows screwdriver moving wheel up] using a slot-type screwdriver until brake shoe is in close contact with disc rotor. 3) Turn back (downward) adjusting screw 3 or 4 notches. 4) Install adjusting hole cover to back plate. 2. LEVER STROKE 1) Remove console box lid. 2) Forcibly pull parking brake lever 3 to 5 times. 3) Adjust parking brake lever by turning adjusting nut until parking brake lever stroke is set at 7 to 8 notches with operating force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). 4) Tighten lock nut. 5) Install console box lid. Lever stroke: 7 to 8 notches when pulled with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb) Tightening torque (Lock nut): 5.9±1.5 N·m (0.60±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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