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Jaysonb

02-19-2015 01:53 PM

Rear brake question

My truck is a 80 k10. If all of the rear brake components are in working condition, what is the action that keeps the rear brakes adjusted? (Like using brakes in reverse, or using parking brake) My rear brake system is new, including all of the parking brake components, and when I installed them the brakes were awesome. The brakes still work good, but I can tell that the back brakes are not as tight as when I manually adjusted them, when I installed them. Thanks for any input!

Super_Dave

02-19-2015 04:44 PM

Re: Rear brake question

You might have a "star wheel" that you adjust through a slot in the back of your brake drum. My C20 is that way.

Katrina/10

02-19-2015 05:37 PM

Re: Rear brake question

They are self adjusting by driving in reverse and applying the brakes.

Jaysonb

02-19-2015 08:07 PM

Re: Rear brake question

Thanks. I may of just had them adjusted to tight when I put it together.

reporter000001

02-19-2015 08:24 PM

Re: Rear brake question

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katrina/10 (Post 7056597)

They are self adjusting by driving in reverse and applying the brakes.

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just drive fast but safe and apply a FIRM pedal. they will self adjust

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