Parking Brake Problem
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From: Mililani HI
Parking Brake Problem
On my '89 Coupe, I could never get the parking brake to hold. This is the year that GM went to the self-adjusting parking brakes. I've replaced the rear caliper assemblies twice so far with no luck.
Am I missing a set of procedures? :confused:
Thanks to the Forum for the great help offered.
Junior Pascual
Am I missing a set of procedures? :confused:
Thanks to the Forum for the great help offered.
Junior Pascual
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From: Boston, MA
Parking Brake + Corvette = Have sucked since 1953 and still do in 2003. :yesnod:
1988 was the first year that the parking brake started to utilize the rear disc pads instead of the drum style brakes on the inside of the rotor. I think the proceedure for self adjustment was to pull up on the handle HARD 3 times. If this doesn't work, I dunno. :D
1988 was the first year that the parking brake started to utilize the rear disc pads instead of the drum style brakes on the inside of the rotor. I think the proceedure for self adjustment was to pull up on the handle HARD 3 times. If this doesn't work, I dunno. :D
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Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Little Elm TX
Re: (scorp508)
I had my handle replaced because it wouldn't adjust anymore. (rusted) I'm still trying to narrow down why my rear pads wear out so fast. When I had the handle replaced they had said it was because they weren't RELEASING all the way. :eek: :mad
[Modified by R94 LT 1, 3:37 PM 7/11/2002]
[Modified by R94 LT 1, 3:37 PM 7/11/2002]
