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Subject:Re: rear brake adjusters?
From:Edward Maglott
Date:Mon, 6 Apr 2009 21:27:50 -0400

Here's the video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTfjAZiU4Qw

As it has been said, they need to be on the correct side of the
van.  If they are reversed, I think they become automatic
"de-adjusters" doing the opposite of what is needed.  Also having
been stated, the correct lube.  I use disc/drum brake wheel bearing
grease.  If you have someone gently press the brake pedal to watch,
make sure they go easy so you don't push the pistons clear out of the
cylinders.

Edward

At 06:40 PM 4/6/2009, Loren Busch wrote:
>  RE: Rear Brake Adjusters
>First, look for the thread from last week that I started on this exact
>subject.
>Apparently most common error is putting the return springs on upside down,
>they then jam the adjuster and don't let it work.
>In my case the lube that had been put on the adjusters had acted more like a
>glue, was solid and the adjusters were frozen.
>And in that thread you should find a link to several go instructions on rear
>brakes.

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