e-brake is screwed up

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11-Nov-2002, 06:54 PM

94turbolx

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e-brake is screwed up

i pull it when doing a turn, but it wont engage...whats wrong?

11-Nov-2002, 07:47 PM

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rear brakes under adjusted?

11-Nov-2002, 08:39 PM

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well the rear brakes havent been touched by me...i dunno bout the original owner...how do i know if its under adjusted?

11-Nov-2002, 09:33 PM

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...how do i know if its under adjusted?

you'll pull it when doing a turn, but it wont engage

11-Nov-2002, 09:36 PM

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you'll pull it when doing a turn, but it wont engage

oops..my bad...how do i fix it?

11-Nov-2002, 11:30 PM

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take the drum off. there is a pinwheel adjuster in the assembly. turn the pinwheel a few times. if you overadjust it you'll burn out the shoes. buy a good manual. it should show you.

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