Date:         Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:39:40 -0500
Reply-To:     Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment

On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:53:57 -0500, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
wrote:

>The only proper way to adjust the brake cables is with the drums removed
>so you can see the lever position. The rear cables often fail internally
>and drag preventing full release. I adjust as follows:
>
>After proper install and assembly of the shoes and other parts, disconnect
>the rear cables at both ends and check for free and smooth movement of the
>cables. Any signs of bulges or distortions in the sheath also mean time
>for replacement.
>
>Attach the cables at the front equalizer and adjust until the levers
>almost touch the adjuster bars. I like to leave a little gap. The adjuster
>should have all the slack between the shoes taken up but not actually
>holding the shoes out when doing this. After this, install the drums and
>adjust the brakes as needed using only the inside adjuster. The normal
>adjuster will now take care of both the service brake and hand brake. The
>hand brake should cause the shoes to drag at 3-4 clicks and lock up tight
>at 8.
>
>Dennis
>


Is this procedure in the Bentley? I'm not anywhere near my book.....Thanks.
Miguel