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| | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50 | hey, how does one adjust the brakes on a 65 c20? Its got drum brakes, but i dont see any hole in the backing plate to adjust them like on new vehicles.
thanks. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 | I believe they are self adjusting. Check to see if you the adjusting hole in the brake drum. I know my 68 does.
LG
I don't own a vehicle that isn't old enough to drink.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 60 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 60 | they should self adjusting on a 65, bbut mine has hole foradjusting, at the bottom of the backing plate | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6 | you have to take the wheel off on the front to get to the adjustment slot.I usually take off the back drums but you can do it thru the slot on the back. They are self adjusting but I never been happy with the adjustment. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50 | thanks. i will look harder for the slot. my rear brakes are out of adjustment. pedal is soft, but pull the e brake on a few clicks and it firms right up. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | The slot may have a black rubber plug in it, which might make it hard to see, especially if there's alot of road grime buildup.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50 | thats probably it. when i greased the front end i had to dig out the mud and dirt to find the grease nipples. | | |
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