E Brake

Ad8 PRODIGY · Jun 13, 2013

Anyone know how I adjust it? Getting old having to leave it in gear. And it also means I can't start it and get out of the truck unless I'm on flat ground(Like letting the truck warm up before leaving work.)

ryanss22 · Jun 13, 2013

tear open rear drums see if the self adj are frozen up and working properly, see if the rear brakes are in decent shape and adj properly... might be time to invest in new cables also.... if you have no idea what your doing def leave one side togeather so u have a reference or get a book or a buddy whos done it before not hard at all.. so special tools required

Ad8 PRODIGY · Jun 13, 2013

Self adjusters are just that, right? I thought I read somewhere, but haven't felt it was right, so I never did it, that you back up to a good pace and hit the brake and it ramps them up... I'll add it to the list to tear them open this weekend..

Now I have to find the tool I had for the drum brake adjusters

ryanss22 · Jun 14, 2013

If there not frozen up. Theres a lil rubber plug at the bottom u can pull and adj them from the back side of the drum. U can use regular tools for everything.

PsRumors · Jun 14, 2013

Ad8 PRODIGY said:
Self adjusters are just that, right? I thought I read somewhere, but haven't felt it was right, so I never did it, that you back up to a good pace and hit the brake and it ramps them up... I'll add it to the list to tear them open this weekend..

Now I have to find the tool I had for the drum brake adjusters

While they are suppose to be self adjusting I have found that the rears need adjustment every 20k miles or so. Considering they should be inspected every once in a while this ensures they are inspected.

rat49f6 · Jun 14, 2013

Zac IM no good at drum brakes but I'm sure Doug can show you how

Ad8 PRODIGY · Jun 14, 2013

I figure while we have the wheels off we might as well pull a drum.. I'll turn them up a little tonight. Turn them up until I feel them holding the wheels back slightly?(up on a jack free spinning)

I'll ask him tomorrow.. I'm sure he will, you're right

ryanss22 · Jun 14, 2013

Yes tighten up till a slight drag is felt. Make sure not to get brake cleaner on the pads and use a vood brake lube on all moving parts. Good luck man.