Hey, so the adjustment nut for my emergency brake is rusted on unbelievably tight, how can I get it off? I have tried PB blaster, WD-40, polishing around with wire brush, hitting wrench with hammer. any ideas I REALLY need help, I can pull it up at least 10 notches with my little finger, and its only supposed to go half that in general.
Thanks

 

Let the blaster soak for a couple days or try to heat it up.

 

Yeah, get it hot with a torch.

 

Arnt they double nutted ....

 

Giggity

 

I have tried putting PB blaster on for about 2-3 months now, and I don't want to take a torch that close to the gas tank.....

 

What about a nut splitter (and let the jokes begin). Then chase the threads to clean them up before installing new nuts. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FY9eQgod5C4Acw

Miles

 

Post a picture if possible ..

 

Thats what I was thinking I just talked to my bro in law and he said if I got one it would prob be fine, and free i can't get one because its so dark where I'm working and my phone is **** haha

 

You under stand what I mean by double nutted every e brake ive ever adjusted has had 2 nut locked together on their adjusting rods.

 

Before you start messing with the cable adjustment, make sure your rear brakes are properly adjusted.

 

x2

 

x3 - I've never had to adjust that cable since owning my '96 new. The brakes should be adjusted so they drag noticably when you try to spin the wheel by hand, but not so much that it is difficult to install the drum or rotate the wheel. This assumes you have rear drums.

 

Take it all apart, ditch the drums, and do a disc conversion

 

I wanna switch to discs so damn bad. Why don't you swing by tonight and help me??