Parking brake actuator won't turn...
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Farnham Virginia
Parking brake actuator replacement questions...
I'm trying to fix my parking brake on a 2000 FRC. Checked cable & that's Ok. Brake handle mechanism is ratcheting so that appears to be OK. Brake shoes look like new. So, I decided that I need to adjust the brake shoes. Well, the star wheel adjustor on the driver's side will only turn 3-4 notches in either direction. Anyone had one of these lock up?
In order to replace the actuator, do you have to remove wheel hub to get to it or just remove the brake shoes??
In order to replace the actuator, do you have to remove wheel hub to get to it or just remove the brake shoes??
Last edited by Hrdtop00; Nov 18, 2008 at 08:48 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Charlotte, NC
Years ago when I tried to turn that little star gear, it was very hard to do so. I ended up with a flat head screwdriver jamming on that thing. It finally turned but each click was hard to do.
That being said, my parking brake has held me car quite well ever since this change.
Good luck!
That being said, my parking brake has held me car quite well ever since this change.
Good luck!
Drifting
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From: Holly, Michigan
Mine was reluctant to turn, so I ended up pulling it, tore it apart, cleaned it up and lubed it. Even so, it was a little stiff to turn. As FASST LN suggested, I used a flat head to turn it...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Farnham Virginia
Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
My parking brake was getting iffy, needed to pull it up high and wouldn't always hold on hills. I replaced my rotors and it went down to about a 45 degree handle angle, now holds well. This was after 117,000 miles.
