

| Subject: | Re: 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment |
| From: | Miguel Pacheco |
| Date: | Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:39:40 -0500 |
On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:53:57 -0500, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >The only proper way to adjust the brake cables is with the drums removed >so you can see the lever position. The rear cables often fail internally >and drag preventing full release. I adjust as follows: > >After proper install and assembly of the shoes and other parts, disconnect >the rear cables at both ends and check for free and smooth movement of the >cables. Any signs of bulges or distortions in the sheath also mean time >for replacement. > >Attach the cables at the front equalizer and adjust until the levers >almost touch the adjuster bars. I like to leave a little gap. The adjuster >should have all the slack between the shoes taken up but not actually >holding the shoes out when doing this. After this, install the drums and >adjust the brakes as needed using only the inside adjuster. The normal >adjuster will now take care of both the service brake and hand brake. The >hand brake should cause the shoes to drag at 3-4 clicks and lock up tight >at 8. > >Dennis > Is this procedure in the Bentley? I'm not anywhere near my book.....Thanks. Miguel
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