On most cars and light trucks, this is accomplished by removing the drum and examining the star wheel mechanism. If it is not turnable by hand (or by screwdriver if you haven't removed it), then it is inoperable. It should be replaced. If there is no star wheel mechanism, then adjuster failure might also be a failure of the parking brake or of any number of springs.
Make sure that the brake adjuster is screwed in to the minimum setting. the drum will be tight but should slide on. The adjuster can be extended with a brake tool or screwdriver through the hole in the backer plate.
Drum brake I assume, the adjuster is located at the six o'clock position of the assembly when you get the drum off. The adjuster mechanisms seize up and fail after a decade or two, so get a kit for the brakes with springs and all, you won't regret it.
Rear disc ? if it is rear disc brakes there is a drum brake in side of the rear rotor that is your parking brake and has an adjuster in it if you pull the rotor off.
i had a 99 grand am and i had to remove the drum by banging it with a hammer, sometimes you can get to the star adjuster but for me it was just easier to pound it off
First, verify that rear brake is adjusted properly. If drum brake, turn the each adjuster wheel (inside drum at bottom) until brake drags slightly, then back off (reverse direction) three clicks. If adjuster will not turn, repair or replace as needed. If equipped with rear disc, rear brakes auto adjust unless pads are incorrectly installed or calipers are damaged. Then, locate parking brake adjuster inline with parking brake cable. Turn adjustment until cable has some but very little tension and is not slack, but not so tight as to apply the brake.
The 2000 Mazda 626 rear brake adjuster is located on the and of the brake pad. The brake adjuster is a screw. Your brakes should automatically adjust every time you back up and apply the brake.
If the rear brakes are drum brakes remove the wheel slide the drum off and check brake lining if brake lining is good then at the bottom of the brake assembly turn the adjuster wheel out. Check by putting drum on and spinning the drum until it spin 1 to 1 1/2 times around. If the car has rear disc brakes check brake pads probably needs to be replaced
how to remove rear brake drum on 1994 cavalier
The adjuster will have to be hand adjusted to its lowest setting. Even then the system will be very tight on a new brake install.
The drum should come off as soon as the wheel is removed. There is nothing holding the drum in place except the wheel. If it seems stuck the brake shoes have probably worn a groove into it, and you may have to back off the brake adjuster to get it off.
There is a small access hole on the back side of both rear wheels. Inside there is an adjuster wheel for the brake shoes. Works similar to any drum brake adjustment.
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