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: how to adjust parking brake?


turboawd
08-26-2010, 01:56 AM
06 3500 with rear disc brakes.
need to tighten it up.

modified
08-26-2010, 07:03 AM
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282697&highlight=parking+brake
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136662&highlight=parking+brake

turboawd
08-26-2010, 10:19 PM
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282697&highlight=parking+brake
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136662&highlight=parking+brake

thats for drum brakes. what about rear disc brakes?

modified
08-27-2010, 05:04 AM
Your Parking Brake is a drum break.
More pictures in link below, #11, #12, & #17.
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84927&highlight=seal

and more pics below:
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=372697

turboawd
08-27-2010, 01:14 PM
Your Parking Brake is a drum break.
More pictures in link below, #11, #12, & #17.
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84927&highlight=seal

and more pics below:
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=372697
yeah i knew that the park brake is a drum, but how does it get adjusted?
i'm guessing there is a slot on the backside to insert a screwdriver and turn the adjuster?? i guess i'll have a look.