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donna

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adjust rear brakes

07-10-2007, 07:47 AM

I replaced the rear brakes, question is, how to adjust them? Tried
going in reverse applying brakes or going in reverse pumping hand brake? have tried both (not alot tho), is this the right procedure or not.. :?:

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Damkid

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07-10-2007, 10:20 AM

the rear brakes are self adjusting

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07-10-2007, 10:21 AM

did you adjust the hand brake cables???, Tip: bleed them!!!!!
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07-10-2007, 11:00 AM

bleed hand brake cables? never heard that one before.
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07-10-2007, 11:26 AM

Were the adjuster's froze up?

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07-11-2007, 12:08 AM

adjusters are easily frozen. remove the drum and spray pivot point w/ penitrating oil. manually actuate the cable arm untill it moves freely.

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07-11-2007, 05:45 AM

ok, all is well, had to clean the adjusters as suggested.....thanks,,,,

previous cars to fix up;
86 300ZX
85 RX7 GSL
88 Corolla FX
89 Festiva LX 2bbl 5 speed
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