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jack wingard · 10-22-2019, 04:55 PM

My left rear brake adjustment wedge will not turn, all others are fine. Any tips?

larrys40 · 10-22-2019, 07:40 PM

Has it been moveable before? Try backing it off rather than tightening . Try some penetrant and then moving it back and forth. If you can get some movement you should feel the detent of the actuating wedge shafts a-2042.
You may have to remove the drum and see what’s going on . You will have to remove the e brake plate to get the rear shoes out and assess for removal and repair.
Typically they will move with lubricant and a big enough brake wrench .
Larry shepard

CWPASADENA · 10-22-2019, 09:38 PM

Penetrating oil and patience.

Chris W.

Gerald1961 · 10-23-2019, 05:16 AM

release completely the actuation rod. If there is too much tension o the rod, this might also press the plates on the drum and does not allow to release the adjustment.

jack wingard · 10-23-2019, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrys40

Has it been moveable before? Try backing it off rather than tightening . Try some penetrant and then moving it back and forth. If you can get some movement you should feel the detent of the actuating wedge shafts a-2042.
You may have to remove the drum and see what’s going on . You will have to remove the e brake plate to get the rear shoes out and assess for removal and repair.
Typically they will move with lubricant and a big enough brake wrench .
Larry shepard

the car is new to me. won't budge either direction

jack wingard · 10-23-2019, 05:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerald1961

release completely the actuation rod. If there is too much tension o the rod, this might also press the plates on the drum and does not allow to release the adjustment.

thanks, i'll try thiss

Patrick L. · 10-23-2019, 05:22 AM

penetrating oil, ATF, heat and keep tapping straight in from the end with a hammer while trying to turn it.

History · 10-23-2019, 07:18 AM

What could be the cause of this other than not being turned for a very long time.

10-22-2019, 04:55 PM	#1
jack wingard Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Stoneboro PA Posts: 120	brake adjustment My left rear brake adjustment wedge will not turn, all others are fine. Any tips?

10-22-2019, 07:40 PM	#2
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: brake adjustment Has it been moveable before? Try backing it off rather than tightening . Try some penetrant and then moving it back and forth. If you can get some movement you should feel the detent of the actuating wedge shafts a-2042. You may have to remove the drum and see what’s going on . You will have to remove the e brake plate to get the rear shoes out and assess for removal and repair. Typically they will move with lubricant and a big enough brake wrench . Larry shepard

10-22-2019, 09:38 PM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,882	Re: brake adjustment Penetrating oil and patience. Chris W.

10-23-2019, 05:16 AM	#4
Gerald1961 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 59	Re: brake adjustment release completely the actuation rod. If there is too much tension o the rod, this might also press the plates on the drum and does not allow to release the adjustment.

10-23-2019, 05:22 AM	#7
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: brake adjustment penetrating oil, ATF, heat and keep tapping straight in from the end with a hammer while trying to turn it.

10-23-2019, 07:18 AM	#8
History Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 689	Re: brake adjustment What could be the cause of this other than not being turned for a very long time.