2001 Chevy Suburban
#1
06-16-08, 05:17 PM
2001 Chevy Suburban
I replaced the rear brake pads and the emergency brake shoes on my 2001 suburban. Problem is now I have too much play in my emergency brake pedal. I checked the cable adjustment underneath and it is set all the way back. The emergency brake holds fine but you have to press it down more than 1/2 way to get it to hold.
Is there any other way to adjust the cable or the emergency brakes?
Thx.
Is there any other way to adjust the cable or the emergency brakes?
Thx.
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06-17-08, 04:28 PM
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Was there a "STAR-WHEEL" on the parking brake mechanism? If so it adjusts the same as conventional drum brakes. If not , the cables are probably stretched and should be replaced.
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06-17-08, 07:54 PM
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Yes - I believe there is one. I do know that it screws in and out because I had to adjust it in to make the end of the emergency brake shoe fit slide down over it. Do I need to take the rotor off again and adust it or should I just go get a new cable? You're probably right that the cable is stretched a little. Thx for the advice.
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06-18-08, 03:11 PM
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Probably not, there should be a rubber plug on the backing plate , that gets removed to access the star wheel. Tightening the star will likely help drastically, Since cable stretch would need to be extremely severe to cause what youve described.
