cant read the FSM, (factory service manual or log into alldata.com
and read all this, not have use , do all this the hard way?
ok hard way, just for you,
x2 , as brakes wear the handle can go wrong (emg. brake).
but, dont mess with that yet that is last , or not at all.
why?
did you service the rear brakes first. by the book
the FSM book and read the words on EMG, brake there.
how to test it and make sure its right?
here ill qoute the FSM just so you can see facts and truth.
1st things go 1st.
- Make sure the brake shoes are properly adjusted first.
- Pull the parking brake up using a normal amount of force and count the number of clicks. It should be between 6 and 8.
- If not, remove the rear console box to access the parking brake adjuster.
- Loosen the locknut and turn the adjusting nut until the travel is correct.
- Tighten the lock nut and reinstall the rear console box.
the cars have both disk and drum brakes. on rear.
the disc setup has a top hat rear shoe setup. like mine.
the rotor stops car , with foot brake
the here, inside it the top hat brake (drum)
(put rotor on your head it looks like a top hat) thus the name.
replace the shoes if bad.or just adjust them. per below
I BET now the hand brake work like new. and no mess with 1-5 above. (99% of time)
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