Parking/E-brake
shopmon
05-06-2009, 10:52 AM
Hi. I have a 1993 Rodeo 4wd. I need to tighten the parking brake, but have no idea where to look for an adjuster. Any ideas? Thanks:screwy:
stanger42
05-16-2009, 08:57 PM
Getting the rear wheels off the ground makes this a little easier.
The adjuster nut is by the parking brake in the center console. You might have to take the console off but I think if you just look around in the slit where the handle pokes through you'll find the adjuster. You'll need a deep socket (I don't remember what size nut), a 3" extension wouldn't hurt and a ratchet. Don't over tighten the adjuster as this may cause the e-brake to be on all the time. If you have the rear wheels off the ground, you can check this.
The adjuster nut is by the parking brake in the center console. You might have to take the console off but I think if you just look around in the slit where the handle pokes through you'll find the adjuster. You'll need a deep socket (I don't remember what size nut), a 3" extension wouldn't hurt and a ratchet. Don't over tighten the adjuster as this may cause the e-brake to be on all the time. If you have the rear wheels off the ground, you can check this.
shopmon
05-18-2009, 09:20 AM
Thanks! I'll give it a looksy.:loser:
ricebike
05-18-2009, 10:20 AM
waitamin, isn't the adjuster supposed to tighten the brakes by going backwards then applying the brake???????
if you have a drum brake setup in the back, then it should do it automatically
if not, i recommend disassemble & clean/ relube the parking brake adjuster
if you have calipers in the back & the parking brake isn't holding your vehicle, your rear pads may be wearing thin...
if you have a drum brake setup in the back, then it should do it automatically
if not, i recommend disassemble & clean/ relube the parking brake adjuster
if you have calipers in the back & the parking brake isn't holding your vehicle, your rear pads may be wearing thin...
shopmon
05-18-2009, 11:04 AM
nope, just turned a screw in the slit of the console and she tightened up. Worked like a champ! Thanks again!
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