ebrake / parking brake tightening

[theluke19]

Howdy everyone-

I remember doing it on my 96 explorer, and I remember it being extremely easy to find and do-- But I"m having the toughest time finding how to tighten the ebrake on my sport trac.

On my 96 sport, I remember there being a slot on the back of the rotor that I slid a flathead screwdriver into, and was able to spin a small star-nut, which tightened the brake with every click.

Is that not how it's done anymore? What am I missing?

searching the forum didn't help a whole lot

Thanks

Luke

 

[swshawaii]

Release the parking brake and remove the rubber adjuster covers. Use a stubby flat blade screwdriver and turn star adjuster until the shoes are tight against the drum. Loosen the adjuster just enough where the shoes aren't touching the drum. Repeat other side.

http://www.mysporttrac.com/shared/m...E=MSG&VIEW=1346756&LAST=12/8/2014_11:45:04_AM

 

[theluke19]

lmao - it was the rubber cover step I was missing - didn't realize it was a removable plug.

Got the plug removed, and tightened the star-adjuster ~12 clicks on both sides. Seems to be working great now.

SWShawaii to the rescue again!