Adjust rear brakes
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Should be a hole at the bottom of the backing plate to adjust them with a brake spoon. Put the rear on stands and spin the wheels occasionally while you are adjusting to make sure you don't overtighten them. I don't think you have to take the drums off.
Last edited by BOB; 02-20-2006 at 06:07 PM. Reason: clarity
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If you need to adjust your brakes with a spoon, something is wrong. The self adjusters should be doing that for you every time you stop while rolling in reverse.
It is common for an adjuster to seize up due to rust or dirt. It is fairly easy to remove it, clean it and apply a small amount of brake grease to the threads. Just be sure to install it the way it came off. If it is on backwards, it won't work.
It is common for an adjuster to seize up due to rust or dirt. It is fairly easy to remove it, clean it and apply a small amount of brake grease to the threads. Just be sure to install it the way it came off. If it is on backwards, it won't work.
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^yeah I like you have always wondered the same thing. I wonder what was the last car to use drums all the way around? I know on the more sporty cars/trucks of today rear discs are standard. I think the 2006 Eclispe rally art has the most insane brake setup. 8 piston up front, 4 piston out back all of which use drilled and slotted rotors and come from Bremo.
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