Replacing parking brake shoes and springs
03-21-2022, 04:23 PM
#31
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And here it is, 2022 and I just replaced the parking brake pads on the driver's side. Once again the stock adjuster didn't fit but this time I just filed the slot wider instead of waiting 2 weeks for an adjuster.
Bad side: I forgot how to put the long spring on. Good side, once I glanced at this thread I was back in business.
Minor bit: I took the adjuster completely apart (the star wheel), cleaned the threads out with brake cleaner, and used the wire brush on the threads to clean accumulated crap out. The adjuster now turns easily, which is nice when setting the parking brake clearance. The spring keeps the star wheel from moving in operation.
Thank you again!
Bad side: I forgot how to put the long spring on. Good side, once I glanced at this thread I was back in business.
Minor bit: I took the adjuster completely apart (the star wheel), cleaned the threads out with brake cleaner, and used the wire brush on the threads to clean accumulated crap out. The adjuster now turns easily, which is nice when setting the parking brake clearance. The spring keeps the star wheel from moving in operation.
Thank you again!
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Bertrand Daoust (03-21-2022)