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New rear drum brakes including wheel cylinder and adjuster now too tight after reassembly.?
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∙ 9y ago
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.
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∙ 9y ago
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What is a bus slack adjuster?
slack adjuster is the adjuster on the brakes of vehicles with air brakes. these are used to adjust and take the slack out of the brakes caused by usual wear on the brakes
Where is the slack adjuster?
attached to the s cams in the brakes. to adjust the brakes.
Where is the slack adjuster located?
attached to the s cams in the brakes. to adjust the brakes.
Why are your brakes on a 84 Toyota pickup still spongy after bleeding?
check to make sure no leaks anywhere. did you start bleeding from the furthest wheel from master cylinder too the closest.also check to see if rear brakes are adjusted correctly just click adjuster wheel till slight drag occurs if you have rear drum brakes that is.if all this is done master cylinder my be bad.
How do you test a slack adjuster?
Assuming we are talking about "S" cam air brakes on a truck, check the angle at the end of the slack adjuster to the actuator rod coming out of the air brake can when brakes are applied, it should be 90 degrees, if the slack adjuster is manual adjust it with the brakes not applied and then test again. If they are automatic slack adjusters and you do not have 90 degrees with brakes applied it is worn out or not installed correctly.
How much slack can you have in your slack adjuster to pass a dot inspection?
With the brakes applied, the angle of the slack adjuster and the actuating rod should be at 90 degrees.
Where is the slack adjuster located on a school bus with air brakes?
An air brake system which uses foundation drum brakes will have one slack adjuster per brake - two per axle. They'll be located inside the wheel well - the slack adjuster is will be located at the end of the pushrod which extends out from the brake chamber.
Why are your self adjusting brakes not adjusting?
the self adjuster could be frozen or rusted up.
How many pistons does each wheel cylinder have?
A wheel cylinder describes "Drum Brakes" - Drum brakes have one cylinder with two diametrically opposed pistons.
Where is the abs?
The ECU for the ABS brakes is attached to the Master cylinder for the brakes.
How do you adjust rear brakes on a fiat cinquecento?
There is an adjuster under the car just under where the handbrake lever is.
Where is the ABS ECU?
The ECU for the ABS brakes is attached to the Master cylinder for the brakes.
