Parking brake cable adjustment
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This is what I did:
Put it in reverse and start driving backwards. Push the parking brake in until it drags and then release it. Repeat.
The parking brake is a drum like old 60's cars and adjusting them is the same.
Put it in reverse and start driving backwards. Push the parking brake in until it drags and then release it. Repeat.
The parking brake is a drum like old 60's cars and adjusting them is the same.
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Wow! Would that work on a 2003 F250 as well? I have been climbing under and adjusting the star wheel through the back plate. I'll have to try it. Good parking brake adjustment is important for those of us who drive handshakers.
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Originally Posted by Fat Diesel
This is what I did:
Put it in reverse and start driving backwards. Push the parking brake in until it drags and then release it. Repeat.
The parking brake is a drum like old 60's cars and adjusting them is the same.
Put it in reverse and start driving backwards. Push the parking brake in until it drags and then release it. Repeat.
The parking brake is a drum like old 60's cars and adjusting them is the same.
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The rear brakes of the SD's have two parts. A hydraulic disc brake setup for the service brakes, and a mechanical drum brake setup for the parking brake. The disc brake is setup just like the front. However, there is a mini drum inside the hub of the rotor. And yes, there is a little star adjustment wheel for tightening that. It hides behind the little oval rubber plug on the backside of the hub. The reverse method should work, but i've never actually tried it.
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From: Morgan Hill, CA
Originally Posted by msgtg
I don't believe this procedure will work for those of us with rear disc brakes. This is for trucks with rear drums.....right?
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I did a search on dieselstop.com and found this post:
First ensure the cables L and R are free and move in the sheath..... retract.
Adjust up the rear brakes "not the cable": by manually or by backing up and firmly applying the main brakes.......this causes the star adjuster to work.......you may have to do this up to 10+ times.
I do it by backing up 2-5 mph and applying the main service brakes....stop, drive forward and stop... you will feel the service brake pedal become effective a little higher each time. Check the park brake application occasionally to see if it is improving........ remember to release it before continueing.
Now i'm confused !
He says press the 'main service brakes' does this mean the 'slowdown' brakes or the 'dont roll away when i'm not there' brakes?
First ensure the cables L and R are free and move in the sheath..... retract.
Adjust up the rear brakes "not the cable": by manually or by backing up and firmly applying the main brakes.......this causes the star adjuster to work.......you may have to do this up to 10+ times.
I do it by backing up 2-5 mph and applying the main service brakes....stop, drive forward and stop... you will feel the service brake pedal become effective a little higher each time. Check the park brake application occasionally to see if it is improving........ remember to release it before continueing.
Now i'm confused !
He says press the 'main service brakes' does this mean the 'slowdown' brakes or the 'dont roll away when i'm not there' brakes?
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I tried it yesterday about three times, seemed to get a little better. You really need an empty parking lot or something. I was using the emergency brake and holding the release mechanism out while applying the parking brake in reverse.