Parking Brake Not working right: 86 Z28, rear disc 1 Attachment(s) Hello, I have an 86 Z28 with rear discs, and the parking brake grabs a little when applied, but not quite enough to "hold" the car from moving when in gear (automatic). This will not pass safety inspection. I have the adjuster/equalizer noted in the attached pic. This is not a pic of my actual car, but I have the same one...HOWEVER it appears to be bent a bit, and there is more slack on one of the cables than the other. :mad: Couple of questions for you guys:
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Re: Parking Brake Not working right: 86 Z28, rear disc 1. regular thread; "left loose, right tight" 2. no input, haven't tried 3. i love my ratcheting wrenches, makes this job a bit less miserable 4. i would hit the threads up with some pb blaster and a soft wire brush to get rid of any light rust and grime, followed by a little bit of white lithium. by nature, it should fight you due to the lock nut on there (don't want this getting loose) but it should help a bit. 5. not sure here, so i'll leave it to others to answer |
Re: Parking Brake Not working right: 86 Z28, rear disc
Originally Posted by Looksthakill
(Post 4970891)
I have an 86 Z28 with rear discs, and the parking brake grabs a little when applied, but not quite enough to "hold" the car from moving when in gear (automatic). This will not pass safety inspection. http://members.shaw.ca/crussel/recalls/86c28/86c28.html JamesC |
Re: Parking Brake Not working right: 86 Z28, rear disc
Originally Posted by Looksthakill
(Post 4970891)
Hello, I have an 86 Z28 with rear discs, and the parking brake grabs a little when applied, but not quite enough to "hold" the car from moving when in gear (automatic). This will not pass safety inspection. I have the adjuster/equalizer noted in the attached pic. This is not a pic of my actual car, but I have the same one...HOWEVER it appears to be bent a bit, and there is more slack on one of the cables than the other. :mad: Couple of questions for you guys:
Based on what your describing it sounds like your calipers need to be adjusted. Since the cable on one side is stretched it would be a good idea to replace both cables. As long as the adjuster doesn't bind with anything and it operates as designed a minor bend in the adjuster isn't a big deal. Check out this thread for info to adjust your rear calipers. I used the deepest socket I could find with a 12" extension. I used a 4" pair of vice grips to hold the rod while adjusting the tensioner nut. With the ratchet and extension I can angle it down to make adjusting the nut easier. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brak...rear-disc.html |
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