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Can the back brakes be adjusted?

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Old 01-16-2012, 07:35 PM
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Can the back brakes be adjusted?

I'm beginning to think my rear brakes arent contributing like they should. The other day when I put my wheel spacers on I put my truck in low range and just to get the back wheels to stop turning took alot of pressure. My auto hubs do not work so I had only the rear of the truck in the air. Also notice a lil vibration in my front brakes and I'm guessing it's from over working them. Ps this truck just got all new front and rear brakes less than 20,000 miles ago. Oem up front; new rotors and pads. Nappa rear; new rotors, pads, and reman calipers.
 
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Old 01-16-2012, 08:35 PM
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No they can't, just the park brake can be adjusted. I would check to see if the reman calipers were working right. Maybe try bleeding again.
 
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Try bleeding back breaks take rear tires off and look for movement when breaks are applied be sure to bleed RT rear first
 
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Also inspect break line for cracks and rust pin holes
 
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I just went to buddy of mines house to show him and he said wow, it actually lugs the motor to get the wheels to stop! I wonder if that has something to do with that tranny you got? I thought to myself, you've got a point. Never thought about that. So maybe they are fine but I'm still upset I've got a warped or heat spots on a rotor with only 20,000 miles on em.
 
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Hey David,
If that is the case I'd give Brian a call and see what he has to say.
 
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