ckm319 Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 So I had a problem with the rear brakes hanging up after the parking brake was engaged and finally it just locked. I pulled it apart with great difficulty thinking I would find parking brake problems but instead I found that the former owner had put the self adjusters in backwards! So I guess I was adjusting the the brakes every time I engaged the parking brake. I'm wondering if it's ok to use the parking brake now? 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Sure, why not? In operation when the brake shoes are worn enough they travel far enough for a ratchet assembly to pull the adjuster one tooth and self adjust the brakes. 2 Quote Link to comment
ckm319 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Thanks, I pulled everything apart with great difficulty on one side. I did replace the drums and apparently one or both were warped because it's much nicer ride now. I had unhooked the park brake and lost the bushing that the adjusting side slides in. I don't know where and if I'll ever find another one. I may have to live without them. 1 Quote Link to comment
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