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Bolt Tricks? Please help ASAP

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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Default Bolt Tricks? Please help ASAP

Hey,
Trying to adjust my E-brake but I can not get it loose, I have spayed stuff on it to loosen it up, But it is still to tight, Is there and trick to get it off like cutting or anything?
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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usually if you need to adjust the e-brake, you most likely need new rear brake shoes/drums. the adjuster rod should be in the correct position if the rear shoes are in good shape.
you can also adjust the shoes by turning the adjuster star in the drum.
easiest way is to jack up the rear wheels, use jack stands and slide under the back axle to get to the backing plate.
then using two flathead screwdrivers, one larger than the other, you can slide one in one hole, push the retainer, while using the larger screwdriver in the other hole and spin the star wheel.
adjust it just till there's slight drag when you spin the tire by hand.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 01:49 AM
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Its double nutted ?
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