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Old 08-15-2009, 05:18 PM
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Default Need some brake help ASAP. Doing brakes right now!

Okay, i jacked up the car and took all the wheels off, etc. Im starting with the rear wheels. For the life of me, i can't seem to get the rear driver side rotor off? Parking brake is off. It feels like its still on though. Any tricks to this? Do i have to undo the electric clip? I don't want to mess up the ebrake in any way. So if someone could help it would be appreciated!

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Old 08-15-2009, 05:27 PM
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It may be rusted on. You should be able to hammer it off once the caliper and bracket is off.
Old 08-15-2009, 05:29 PM
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what about this ebrake star adjustment? i know the lt1s don't have it I don't think.
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tap it with a hammer, wiggle it. its probably stuck on the inner e-brake shoes.
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We have the same adjustment. Anyway your SUPPOSED to re adjust when you get new pads and rotors to make up for the difference in thickness of the new rotors. To be honest I never have readjusted them because I can't spec with my eye what .03" looks like.
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I keep tapping it, and one side wants to come off and then the other side gets stuck, and vice versa. Ebrake is all the way down. Anything else?
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Keep it even as you tap it off
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Alright its finally off. Sheesh! What a pain. I hope the other side goes smoother. Thanks guys. Appreciate it!

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