I have a problem with my buddies 96 z24. The rear drums wont adjusted. After about two days after doing the brake job the parking brake wont hold the car. We have inspected all the hardware on the brakes which were new from the last brake job. Everything looks perfect. I adjusted the brakes at the time of the brake job and now they are unadjusted. If anyone has an idea please let me know thanks!

Did you put the adjusters on the wrong sides? If so they will loosen up like you're describing.

does driving in reverse at about 20 and slamming on the brakes get them back into adjustment temporarily?


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everything is on properly. and no it doesnt adjust it

I bought new parking brake actuator lever/spring and they adjust properly now but the parking brake doesnt hold the car

I've got the same prob with my beater. Hate it, only way I can get comfort in braking for a few weeks at a time is take the drums off and ruff up the pads with a bit of sandpaper. Then sand the insides of the drums to get any high spots off or rust and put it all back together.

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hmm id say time to go mopar back there