On Sat, 20 Mar 1999, Paul B. wrote: > I can not seem to adjust the emergency break. The Break adjuster (for > lack of a better term) nut(you know the nut that connects the two > break cables to the long metal tube that in turn connects to the > emergency break leaver) is stuck. Every time I try and tighten it, > the pole the nut is connected also rotates. > > Any suggestions? Vice grips on the rod, wrench on the e-brake adjusting nut. > Also, does the self-adjusting mechanism on the rear brakes have any > effect on the emergency break (i.e. If I press on the breaks enough, > it will correct the problem itself :-)). Well, you need to have the shoes adjusted properly before you adjust the emergency brake. Adjust the shoes by hand, using the "star" adjusting mechanism, then adjust the e-brake. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU Lafayette, CA 94549 '81 Vanagon --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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