2002 2500HD Emergency brake cable adjustment

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2002 2500HD Emergency brake cable adjustment

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2002 2500HD Emergency brake cable adjustment - 8/24/2007 10:44:52 PM

melat70

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My emergeccy brakes started fading about one year from new, and dealer refused to do any thing about it while still under waranty. Has anyone found a way to adjust the emergency brake cable to tighten the brake. My chevy dealer told me there is no adjustment. I don't have access to a detailed maint. manual. I had a mechanic (non dealer) tell me the adjustment is automatic whenever you back up and apply the brakes it adjusts automatically. I have done that dozens of times with no effect. Eventually I designed and built a cable shortener, and finally I have an effective emergency brake. Any one else had this problem?
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RE: 2002 2500HD Emergency brake cable adjustment - 8/25/2007 10:29:31 AM

p.hinds

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the adjustment is at the park brake shoes and is not automatic,pull the rear calipers and rotors.youll see a starwheel between the shoes which is the adjustment.

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RE: 2002 2500HD Emergency brake cable adjustment - 8/25/2007 8:02:00 PM

melat70

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Thanks for the info on adjustment. How come I had to get the straight skinny here? I guess that says something for the Forum. They didn't make it easy did they?
Mel

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