Replacing parking brake shoes
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Replacing parking brake shoes
Anyone have a write up for replacing the parking brake shoes? They never wear out under normal circumstances so it seems a write up is pretty hard to come by. I am certain they are worn before anyone asks. There is zero pad left, just bare metal. The car was a heavy use track car, so I assume the previous owner had some fun drifting it.
mike v
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From: Riner Va
Anyone have a write up for replacing the parking brake shoes? They never wear out under normal circumstances so it seems a write up is pretty hard to come by. I am certain they are worn before anyone asks. There is zero pad left, just bare metal. The car was a heavy use track car, so I assume the previous owner had some fun drifting it.
c5 Corvette Parking Brake Adjustments and repairs... Put this info in the search at the top,, lots of good info...
Also,, here is some info and pics..............http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/.............copy and put it into the search above
Last edited by mike venth; Sep 1, 2018 at 02:46 PM. Reason: more info
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2018
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c5 Corvette Parking Brake Adjustments and repairs... Put this info in the search at the top,, lots of good info...
Also,, here is some info and pics..............http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/.............copy and put it into the search above
Also,, here is some info and pics..............http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/.............copy and put it into the search above
Le Mans Master
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From: Hilton NY
First remove the brake rotor then release the retaining spring ends from the shoe. The adjuster might need to be screwed into itself (made shorter) before the shoe comes off. Unscrew the adjuster end and clean all the threads then add a little anti-seize or grease to the threads and reassemble. Unless the shoes are adjusted very loose, removal of the rotor can be difficult, this is where parts can get bent and the retaining spring falls off. If the rotor doesn't come off easy don't force it by prying against the backing plate, make these simple tools: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...val-tools.html.
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