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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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PBR rear e brake equlize/balance ?

I was wondering what does it mean to balance/equlize teh rear e brake?
how do you do it?
how do you know if it needs to be done?
and what happens it if you don't do it?
thanks
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:25 AM
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Never heard of it. I converted to PBR's. Maybe you can find what you need in the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html

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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:47 AM
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From: jeff NY usa
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I am talking about the little adjuster screw that is on the caliper,
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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In the link I provide, check the 'free travel' portion.

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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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But what are the symtoms of a mis adjustment screw? thanks
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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Look here:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brak...and+adjustment

and

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ee+%252Btravel

and

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ee+%252Btravel

The only simptoms I know of are poorly holding the car with the e-brake and bad pad wear. I personally have never had to mess with them but I know how to just in case.

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