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Old January 8th 18, 11:06 PM posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Clare Snyder
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Default Drum brakes - do you disconnect the parking brake cable?

On Mon, 8 Jan 2018 19:11:52 -0000 (UTC), Mad Roger
> wrote:

> On Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:48:33 -0500,
> Clare Snyder wrote:
>
>> That is the SERVICE BRAKE adjustment - the parking brake adjustment
>> is separate - on the cable - and on the VAST majority of vehicles on
>> the road today the parking brake is totally self adjusting, as is the
>> service brake. Different schemes are used on different vehicles and
>> understanding how it is supposed to work is CRUCIAL to doing a safe
>> and effective repair.

>
>I see your distinction between the service brake and parking brakes!
>
>This picture from the net seems to show them both:
>https://s13.postimg.org/6n4sla81j/Rear_Brakes_2.jpg



Doesn't show the handbrake (e-brake) adjuster - which is on the
cable or part of the pedal/handle.
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