You have to be going at least 20 mph backwards... then stop fast. I went to a huge empty parking lot late one night and did this after trying to back up down street to do it. Didn't work backing down street but did once i got up to 20 mph in the parking lot. A mechanic told me that using your e-brake all the time also helps, not sure if it is true or not as I use mine everyday.
how to adjust the emergency brake
Yes, you can adjust the brakes on the back side of the backing plate. There is a small rectangular hole near the bottom. Remove the rubber plug and use a brake shoe adjustment tool to adjust the brake shoes in or out.
How do I adjust my emergency brakes on my 1999 ford expidition?
How do you adjust the emergency brake on your 2001 S10 Chevy?
Remove the center console and adjust it there
There's a way that not so many know of, and that is put the car in Reverse and then start backing up slowly and start pulling the emergency brake so you hear it clicking until it stops, then do it like 8 to 10 times and you'll notice the emergency brake gets harder.
You can adjust your 1989 Chevy Corvette emergency brake into different ways. The emergency brake will have an adjustment bolt on the brake pad. The emergency brake cable can be adjusted to shorten or lengthen the cable.
The emergency brake cable is connected to the brake shoe on the rear brakes. You can adjust the emergency brake by loosening or tightening the nut on the end of the cable.
In the center arm rest is a cover at the bottom that can be removed to expose the emergency brake cable, and a nut to adjust the tension.
Jack up, and support on jack stands, the rear of the truck Transmission in neutral Use a thin screwdriver or brake spoon to spin the star wheel through the backing plate
shag it
Tighten it