countryguy1717

I've read that the camaros have auto adjusting e brakes but not sure on 98s.

If I pull my e brake all the way up there isn't really any resistance and it doesn't hold the car in place. I dont hear any grinding so I don't think its the pads. Is there some way to adjust the cable? Any advice?

bmax

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...3-e-brake.html

countryguy1717

That thread looks like a drum?

countryguy1717

If i pull depress the e brake a few times I feel resistance. But not after.

wssix99

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It is a drum brake. The drum is bored out of the center of the rear rotor.

The e brakes are not auto adjusting and need to be manually adjusted each time the rotors are changed. Sounds like that didn't happen on your car.

countryguy1717

Got it thanks, I thought the discs were the e brake. I ordered new rotors so ill tackle it when I replace those.

countryguy1717

Seems pretty straight forward.

wssix99

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It's a little complex. Here's a thread that you'll want to read, including the links it contains, before putting on the new rotors.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...djustment.html

With the age of the car and the likelihood that the e brakes have not been maintained in the past, you should also be prepared that the star wheels/adjusting mechanism are gummed up. If that's the case, it may be impossible to adjust them. So, as you do the brake job, you may plan for a few extra hours to disassemble the mechanism and re-lube everything. (Depending on the type of axles you have, this may be very challenging to do.)

countryguy1717

much appreciated sir, keeping my fingers crossed that its not too bad. But if its like any other job on this car thus far, something will come up hah.