E-Brake Positioning
E-Brake Positioning After my axle swap about a month ago, I noticed that the e-brake shoes are rubbing the inside of the rotor drums. It was a pulsing rubbing, not constant. I tried to "adjust" the shoes but it didnt to jack, if not make it worse. They also seem to be a little loose, like able to move back and forth easily. The clips that hold them in are tight. I also adjusted the "nut" so it was at the lowest setting and it did jack squat. Anyone have a writeup or know what I can do to get my e-brake shoes centered? Thanks
Re: E-Brake Positioning I know that the "drums" inside my rear brakes are warped (yes, drums do warp). If you are getting a pulsing type rubbing, I am going to guess that you have a warped drum as well. I've never looked into having them turned (like a standard drum). I'm not sure if there are specs for turning them (minimum/maximum sizes that you can cut them to). I have a set of replacement rotors for the rear of my car in the garage and am waiting for my new brake pads to arrive before I change them (that's why I'm not trying to get mine turned). I'd suggest checking with your local machine shop to see if you can get the drums turned.
Just my experience.
Just my experience.
Re: E-Brake Positioning
Thanks... but the rotors are brand new, and are definitly not warped.
My thoughts....
Re: E-Brake Positioning You need to position the emergency brake line holding bracket located on the rear lower control arm bracket so it is touching the control arm bracket. This will release the brakes by giving more line length. Vice grips works well to hold it against the LCA bracket while tightening bolt.
If this doesn't make sense I can send you a pic of mine positioned correctly.
If this doesn't make sense I can send you a pic of mine positioned correctly.
Re: E-Brake Positioning Well I'll be damned...... The drums are warped, I took off the wheel and gave them a spin and they are wobbling like no other, maybe 1/8" - 3/16" of play..... Time for some I-Rotors 
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Re: E-Brake Positioning 1/8"-3/16"! I don't think your wheel/tire would turn with the much warpage. With the wheel off the rotors are loose and free to wobble. You would have to clamp the rotor with a couple nuts with the wheel removed to hold the rotor in place.
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Re: E-Brake Positioning I'm having a similar issue. I just replaced the rotors and pads and still have this pulsing / rubbing noise.
Ferocity02, did you figure it out?
I'm thinking about pulling the e-brake shoe out and seeing if the sound goes away. That way I can at least be sure I know the source of the problem. Anyone ever do this? Or could it be a be a bearing/axle problem.
Ferocity02, did you figure it out?
I'm thinking about pulling the e-brake shoe out and seeing if the sound goes away. That way I can at least be sure I know the source of the problem. Anyone ever do this? Or could it be a be a bearing/axle problem.
Re: E-Brake Positioning I havent figured it out yet...... The symptoms dont seem to go together. The squeaking seems to go away while braking. It's not the wheel bearing, axle, or rotor.... I will have the dealer take a look at it tomarrow when they do the service.
Re: E-Brake Positioning Well I had them check out the rotor during the service. They said that it was casued by the aftermarket rotors and that is is "normal" which is bullsh*t. Maybe they saw that the drums were warped.... Or they didnt even bother to check it. I am ordering iRotors for the rear soon and maybe that will take car of it. I think the squeaking goes away when the e-brake is on. I've put it up while moving and it seemed to go away. Try this on your car and see what happens...
