Date:         Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:23:55 -0500
Reply-To:     AAG - Larry Word <word_aag@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         AAG - Larry Word <word_aag@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
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Recently I "repaired" my emergency parking brake handle so that is holds up in position......

Now...the rear brakes drag when I installed it - so it needs lengthening in its adjustment.

**What makes the shoes return to their off position and thus away from the drum(s) - is that simply the job of the rear brake shoe "return springs"......

Anyone have a rule of thumb for adjusting said emergency brake cables?

Thanks

Larry 
Ga.

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