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Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	I edited the first thread so now this won't be a misleading thread. I'll add Dr. Isotopes pics to it. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] May 08, 2007 08:59am
Vicious Orlando Florida, US El Chupacabra	Dammit.. looks like I gotta borrow some tools again The Thread Killah
[#] May 08, 2007 09:00am
hvtopiwala Winter Park Florida, US Godlike Advisor	u dont have a screwdriver? wtf?
[#] May 08, 2007 09:06am
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	haha...........hey, at least Dr. Isotope came in and alerted me of the possible issue with the cable breaking. But, I edited the thread and got rid of all misleading posts and comments that were directed towards the cable tightening. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] May 08, 2007 09:07am
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	Vicious: Let me know if just the directions I have are enough. If not, I'll get some pics this weekend. I'll just take the tire off and redo/photograph the steps. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] May 08, 2007 09:07am
Spect2K Norwalk Connecticut, US Window Washer	I've turned the gear on both sides to both extremes at the same time and right now, I have no e-brake regardless. What am I doing wrong? Here is what I have turned both ways because it isn't clear which way to go. When I turn it up, the screw threads show, when i turn it all the way down, the screw threads all go away.
[#] May 08, 2007 04:53pm
Spect2K Norwalk Connecticut, US Window Washer	Is it because I have the pads/rotors and everything off right now? I thought that they are seperate
[#] May 08, 2007 04:58pm
Dr_Isotope Highland California, US Chief Mechanic	More threads showing = tighter. The inside of the rotor is a drum. You need to have the rotor on the car to get anything done. Custom parts for your Scion tC: Doctor Isotope dot Com
[#] May 08, 2007 05:06pm
Spect2K Norwalk Connecticut, US Window Washer	That's why your the man Doc! Never had a car with drums!
[#] May 08, 2007 05:13pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	Dr_Isotope wrote: More threads showing = tighter. The inside of the rotor is a drum. You need to have the rotor on the car to get anything done. Yup Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] May 08, 2007 09:56pm
chinky_tc Florida, US Scion Guru	ok i dont get this........ 1)loosen and return cable to stock (about 13 clicks to full lock) so u just leave the handbreak unlocked......like flat like how it is when u drive??? plz explain........
[#] Aug 28, 2007 12:02am
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	Yes, if you haven't adjusted the bolt on the handle, then just leave the handbrake in the "unlocked" position (same as when driving). Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Aug 28, 2007 07:06am
fl1p_tc Paramount California, US Window Washer	fyi make sure after you do this adjustment to turn the rear wheels...often people keep on turnin and dont realize that they tighten too much that the rear wheels dont turn at all....
[#] Oct 16, 2007 12:37am
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	hahaha, that's so true. Just turn the rotor by grabbing the studs and get them to spin enough to have just a little resistance. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Oct 16, 2007 01:40pm
hvtopiwala Winter Park Florida, US Godlike Advisor	does the ebrake ever have to be replaced?
[#] Oct 16, 2007 01:47pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	Yes, they wear down. They are 2 little C-shaped shoes on the inside of each rotor hub. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Oct 16, 2007 02:31pm
brianc500 Kalamazoo Michigan, US Master Mechanic	Another thing to try if you don't want to mess around with all of those tools and getting dirty is to find an empty parking lot, and backup going between 5-10 mph, pull the e-brake up slowly until you stop. Not to hard as to lock up the wheels(owww flat spots) but just enough to slow you to a stop. If you do this a few times the AUTOMATIC adjuster will push the pads out to the inside of the rotor. This goes for all Drum style brakes. The only time this does not work is if the adjuster is all gummed up and siezed. But that's a whole other DIY. "Losing is often a temporary condition, giving up makes it permanent."
[#] Nov 03, 2007 08:26am
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	Problem with that... With our brake systems, we don't have automatic adjusters. Automatic adjusters have a spring loaded arm that turns the gear on the screw (which spreads the pads out) as they wear down. We don't have that little arm and our screw/gear is manually adjusted. All DRUM brakes are automatically adjusted but e-brake kits on 4 wheel dic brakes are usually manual. In our case, they are manual. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Nov 03, 2007 08:45am
brianc500 Kalamazoo Michigan, US Master Mechanic	Doooooh, figures. Thanks again Web for setting me straight "Losing is often a temporary condition, giving up makes it permanent."
[#] Nov 03, 2007 10:08am
danyo Los Angeles California, US Detailer	just adjusted and it was simple n easy! i love it.. now my girl won't complain about the ebrake being in the way =O thanks for the diy. i never even realized it was here.. and always found it a bitch to pull my ebrake so high!
[#] Mar 29, 2008 04:27pm
aznkidlee Massachusetts, US Tire Changer	I don't park on an inline much but when I do, it takes about 10 clicks for the ebrakes to engage and my car to stay put. I guess I should adjust it a little when I get a chance. This DIY looks pretty easy. I need to give it a try.
[#] Aug 27, 2008 04:33pm

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