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01-09-2011, 09:56 AM | #1 | |
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Parking Brake Actuator Lever Question
Is it possible to replace the lever connecting the rear parking brake cable to the parking brake actuator in the hub (the little splined wheel that used to adjust the parking brakes) without removing the brake backing plate (and therefore removing the axle).
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01-09-2011, 10:20 AM | #2 | ||
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the rear backing plate can be cut so it is in two pieces. this eliminates the need of axle removal. I did this many years ago when the OEM heat shield backing plates rusted because GM painted over the rusted metal .. causing these to be useless.. why does the park brake dog ear need replacement ? what do you mean USED TO ADJUST THE PARK BRAKE SHOES ? |
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The dog ear needs to be replaced because it is no longer there. Not sure how that happened, but it did. I am also having a hard time finding a replacement without buying an AC Delco hardware kit for $65 from an aftermarket supplier (the dealer wanted $130!). I did a junk yard search but couldn't come up with one. If I did cut the one off that is on there now, I would replace it with a 2-piece one that Dorman makes. |
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bought new heat shields , cut new shields so they are now 2 pieces. mounted the heat shields with no axle removal..coated the shields with rusfre brush on undercoating compound. no problems.. since you are aware of these 2 piece heat shields that are available, copy the design and do it.. operating with only one parking brake for a time is no big deal..soon the scrap yard will have the part you need. so the scraping noise was the park brake shoe adjuster ...? |
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The dog ear was missing from the right side. That wasn't the side that was making the noise. While I have you, I got a hardware kit (without the dog ear). I can't figure out where the piece whose picture I have attached goes. |
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Re: Parking Brake Actuator Lever Question
Hello. I am in the same exact situation as you. I know its been a while, but can you share your solution? I'm having trouble locating this little lever as well. Was the little lever all you needed? And how does it install? Thank you.
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I never got it. I know it's part of a Delco kit from the dealer.
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Thanks. You're right. I just got it. It was a parking brake and hardware kit. It's kinda dumb that they won't sell the lever individually.
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Ever complete this repair? I am contemplating it after just dealing with it for several years.
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Do you have a part number for the kit?
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