Parking/E-brake

[shopmon]

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

[stanger42]

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.

[shopmon]

Thanks! I'll give it a looksy.

[ricebike]

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...

[shopmon]

nope, just turned a screw in the slit of the console and she tightened up. Worked like a champ! Thanks again!