Okay so I did the rear brakes today in my driveway. So everything is going somewhat smooth, then I get to the driver side rear drum. I get it down and start to put it back together and notice the parking brake is stuck. The bracket won't seat against the shoe so I completely removed the bracket and placed the wire up underneath a bolt by the star adjuster. I took it for a drive and I don't hear anything and the pedal is a lot firmer. Did I do this right? I don't know if you can just take off the bracket but it was way too cold to try and get up underneath the car and try and find the problem. Will this work for now? Does anybody know what I can do to get the cable loosened up?
I also don't know how far I should've adjusted my star adjuster. The rotors were at 9.045 and had max at 9.060, we only took a small amount off. The car rolls when I push on the clutch as if there isn't anything binding it up. The wheels turn freely and I don't hear anything. Does everything sound good.
p.s. For those of you who have warm garages or shops..... don't take them for granted. It took me 2 hours and three coats in this 2* weather to finish this job.
I also don't know how far I should've adjusted my star adjuster. The rotors were at 9.045 and had max at 9.060, we only took a small amount off. The car rolls when I push on the clutch as if there isn't anything binding it up. The wheels turn freely and I don't hear anything. Does everything sound good.
p.s. For those of you who have warm garages or shops..... don't take them for granted. It took me 2 hours and three coats in this 2* weather to finish this job.