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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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The parking brake on my 78 does not really "grab" (keep the car from moving) unless its pulled to the final click- all the way up.

I would like to adjust it so it grabs a little earlier. Can I adjust it a little at the equalizer rather than have to go back to the e-brake pads themselves inside each rotor?

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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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hope this helps http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=141
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How do you measure a 10 -12 lb finger pull on the handle?
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one of those cheap fish weighing scales form walmart would work
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by johnt365
How do you measure a 10 -12 lb finger pull on the handle?
Pull it. It should be somewhat easy to set the brake using only your right arm.

Setting the brake should not require two people trying to budge the handle back.

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