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calvin78612 · 11-06-2010, 03:52 PM

I have an 04 extended cab.The e-brake will not hold the truck while in gear,and in tx. it is a requirement for inspection.Took everything apart,cable is goog,e-brakeshoes look good.There is a star wheel adj.but doesn't seem to help.Any suggestions.

Jacfourteen · 11-13-2010, 01:28 AM

Check the adjustment nut where the single cable attaches to 2 cables that go to each wheel. If you tighten that down then you might get it to take out the slack and make it work right. Not sure if there is any adjustment at the pedal, but maybe take a look there too.

ajcan · 11-18-2010, 09:53 PM

Did you turn the star wheel till it was real tight to put the rotor/drum back on?My 2001 with rear disc brakes were like that when I bought it last year.I had to adjust them REAL TIGHT to get the e brake to hold.

Jacfourteen · 11-19-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ajcan

Did you turn the star wheel till it was real tight to put the rotor/drum back on?My 2001 with rear disc brakes were like that when I bought it last year.I had to adjust them REAL TIGHT to get the e brake to hold.

I was under mine the other day and I looked and this is the only way to adjust them other than the cable adjustment I mentioned above, so if the cable is snugged up and they still slip this is the only way to tighten it up. Mine hold alright, but I think I may have to pull the wheels off and try your suggestion.

11-06-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
calvin78612 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 804	e-brake help I have an 04 extended cab.The e-brake will not hold the truck while in gear,and in tx. it is a requirement for inspection.Took everything apart,cable is goog,e-brakeshoes look good.There is a star wheel adj.but doesn't seem to help.Any suggestions.

11-13-2010, 01:28 AM	#2
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: e-brake help Check the adjustment nut where the single cable attaches to 2 cables that go to each wheel. If you tighten that down then you might get it to take out the slack and make it work right. Not sure if there is any adjustment at the pedal, but maybe take a look there too. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

11-18-2010, 09:53 PM	#3
ajcan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Covington Georgia Posts: 87	Re: e-brake help Did you turn the star wheel till it was real tight to put the rotor/drum back on?My 2001 with rear disc brakes were like that when I bought it last year.I had to adjust them REAL TIGHT to get the e brake to hold.



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