auto park brake

[Shirkinator]

Hmmm well I'm trying to adjust the auto park brake.. you know the shoes through a port only problem i cant seem to find the port to adjust accordingly I have felt around both sides of the drum and nothing...and if i have to replace brake shoes do I need to drop tranny to get to the center bolt that holds the drum on? any and all help is appreciated...

[ga traveler]

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Originally Posted by Shirkinator Hmmm well I'm trying to adjust the auto park brake.. you know the shoes through a port only problem i cant seem to find the port to adjust accordingly I have felt around both sides of the drum and nothing...and if i have to replace brake shoes do I need to drop tranny to get to the center bolt that holds the drum on? any and all help is appreciated...

You take the driveshaft down.You don't have to drop the tranny. the port is a spring clip cover on the backplate. You stick a screwdriver or adjustment tool in and adjust.

[iRV4FUN]

The 12 o'clock is more like 5 minutes before the 12 position on my unit. I couldn't find the star wheel in the 12 o'clock position.

If you can get yourself into a level poition with the opening you should be able to see the star wheel and brake shoes.

[Shirkinator]

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Originally Posted by iRV4FUN The 12 o'clock is more like 5 minutes before the 12 position on my unit. I couldn't find the star wheel in the 12 o'clock position. If you can get yourself into a level poition with the opening you should be able to see the star wheel and brake shoes.

Now thats funny level with the port....Im using a screw driver to feel and see....but im working on it...

[Eddie Mooch]

[QUOTE=Eddie Mooch;1026721]I couldn't find the star wheel adjuster either. Drop the drive shaft, then to remove the canister (drum) to get to the brake shoes, remove the center bolt. Be SURE to disconnect the cable first or you can't pull the drum over the shoes as the brakes will be in the ON position causing pressure against the drum. IMO Auto Park is one of the biggest engineering screw ups of all time.[QUOTE]

[ga traveler]

[QUOTE=Eddie Mooch;1026725][QUOTE=Eddie Mooch;1026721]I couldn't find the star wheel adjuster either. Drop the drive shaft, then to remove the canister (drum) to get to the brake shoes, remove the center bolt. Be SURE to disconnect the cable first or you can't pull the drum over the shoes as the brakes will be in the ON position causing pressure against the drum. IMO Auto Park is one of the biggest engineering screw ups of all time.

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The chevy auto park brake is the reason I went with the Ford chassis this time.