[fronty]

What grit sand paper should be used? I noticed my parking brake doesn't have the same bite as my friends car does (same vehicle). I checked for brake shoe clearance and adjusted the parking brake according to my Haynes manual. Is deglazing a temporary fix?

[Left Tools In The Rain]

fronty,

You're quotes appear below in red. My answers are in blue.

(Quote) What grit sand paper should be used? None.

(Quote) I noticed my parking brake doesn't have the same bite as my friends car does (same vehicle). Define "Bite". Does "Bite" mean you have to pull up further on your break lever than you're friend has to pull up on his to achieve the same result?

(Quote) Is deglazing a temporary fix? Yes.

Have you ruled out a stretched emergency brake cable ????

[fronty]

fronty,

You're quotes appear below in red. My answers are in blue.

(Quote) What grit sand paper should be used? None.

(Quote) I noticed my parking brake doesn't have the same bite as my friends car does (same vehicle). Define "Bite". Does "Bite" mean you have to pull up further on your break lever than you're friend has to pull up on his to achieve the same result?

(Quote) Is deglazing a temporary fix? Yes.

Have you ruled out a stretched emergency brake cable ????

I was measuring it by the amount of clicks of the parking brake and the force applied for the last click.

[Left Tools In The Rain]

fronty,

Again. Red and Blue

(Quote) I was measuring it by the amount of clicks of the parking brake and the force applied for the last click. Is this your way of telling me that the cable is not stretched? Are you satisfied with this method of confirming that the cable is not stretched?

Let's say for example you're friends "Bites" at the 10th click. Now yours bites at the 16th click. What's the best explanation for the difference?

[fronty]

fronty,

Again. Red and Blue

(Quote) I was measuring it by the amount of clicks of the parking brake and the force applied for the last click. Is this your way of telling me that the cable is not stretched? Are you satisfied with this method of confirming that the cable is not stretched?

Let's say for example you're friends "Bites" at the 10th click. Now yours bites at the 16th click. What's the best explanation for the difference?

It is the amount of force that needs to be applied for it to bite on an incline. It is around 40 lbs of pressure for normal. In order to get my vehicle to stop. I have to apply a lot more pressure than his. For example, at the recommended 9th click, he is at 40 lbs of pressure and the vehicle is held tightly. Mine has to go to 11 or 12 clicks, but the amount of pressure applied is maybe 50 or 60 lbs. At 9 clicks, we have the same pressure applied to the brake. Does this sound like a stretched cable? Is there any other test I can do? I was going to adjust it, but it falls under normal pressure and the amount of clicks.

[Left Tools In The Rain]

fronty,

Year, make, model, and mileage of vehicle in question?

Rear drum brakes or rear disc?

Automatic or stick?

[B]You're last post tells me that there may be another issue here. First confirm the cable is not stretched. Then confirm the rear shoes/pads are not worn. If worn change them. If not worn, and they can be adjusted, adjust them.

Describe (if any) the stopping issues/problems you're having.

This post has been edited by Left Tools In The Rain: 13 September 2008 - 05:13 AM

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I was beginning to wonder when someone would finally ask for specifics about the vehicle....

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