i have a 99 f-350 , which i bought recently and either the calibers are froze up in the rear or the cable looks too tight.....is there any adjustment ....every place i looked it seems to be none.....on my old 1988 i could adjust it where the 2 rear cables joined the 1....am i missing something or cut the 1 main cable and add a turnbuckle

 

Manual adjustment only...

1. NOTE: Make sure that the parking brake is fully released.
   With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.

1. Remove the brake adjusting hole cover from the backing plate.

1. Turn the brake adjuster screw to expand the parking brake shoe and linings until they drag against the drum-in-hat brake disc.

1. Back off the brake adjuster screw until no drag is evident.

1. Install the brake adjusting hole cover into the backing plate.

 

highland61 has the right info. Your E-brake is actually a small drum brake in the middle of the rotor. It can be adjusted just like an old fashioned drum brake. Remove the rubber plug pictured above and use a screwdriver or brake adjustment tool to spin the wheel.

 

wow that is simple....i will check it out....thanks guys

 

ok just fix my truck...turns out the calipers were locked up.....bought loaded calipers....was a great thing...never bought them loaded....it was too easy...looked at the emergency brake shoes..looked good.....wheels turning freely now...all fixed.....
thanks guys for your help

 

Oh- you meant the parking brake.

 

same thing right....when you park...its a parking brake....but if you lose your brakes its the emergency brakes....haha

 

I saw the title and it made me think you needed an "emergency, brake adjustment" as in; urgent, important, critical! LOL

 

with the E brake out of adjustment , would it feel as though you were dragging a heavy load and burn up alot of fuel?

 

Wolf,

It could affect your mileage if it's adjusted too tight or seized in the engaged position. It would eventually wear to the point of it not dragging, but chances are you would notice it before it got to that point.

- Jack the rear up and get it onto blocks (blocking the front wheels of course).
- E-brake OFF and transmission in nuetral.
- Turn the rear wheels by hand feeling for drag.

Not 100% fool proof, but it's a good starting point.

If it turns out you do find drag in one or both rear wheels it's more than likely either going to be seized E-Brake shoes or the caliper pins.


Rick...

 

it's going into the dealer tomorrow for some recall work. I'll have to have them check it. thank you.

 

Recall on the E brake cables.
If you experience problems, rebuild the whole assembly behind the rotors & make sure that you clean & lubricate all the moving parts real good.
I am sure that you have plenty of miles on the truck being a 1999.
Its an easy & quick way to prevent future problems from occuring.

 

can you please repost the pics. Do the rotors have to come off to adjust the brake
Redd Mcintyre

 

It can be adjusted just like an old fashioned drum brake. Remove the rubber plug on inside backing plate near the bottom and use a screwdriver or brake adjustment tool to spin the wheel.

 

Good Morning

will this also work on my 03 ford f 250 ?. To adjust my park brake shoe ?.

Thanks
Ryan