Date:         Thu, 26 May 2011 15:29:37 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: parking brake adjustment frozen
Comments: To: Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
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They get frozen in place sometimes. I have had the rod twist into 2
pieces when I try real hard to make the nut turn. Then that whole
cable/rod assembly needs to be replaced, though the threaded end can be
repaired if need be. Changing the cable is not too bad on a Syncro but
the fuel tank is in the way on 2wd models.

Mark

Richard A Jones wrote:
> The nut on the rod that adjusts the parking brake is
> frozen. I've tried Kroil soaking and heating with a
> propane torch, but I can;t move it--either tighter or
> looser.
>
> It looks like a Nylock nut by the shape.
>
> Any suggestions? This is on an '87 Syncro, so the
> skid rails and prop shaft are in the way.
>
> Richard
>