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Failed Inspection(Parking Brake) - 1/26/2008 6:37:07 PM    Coles   Posts: 12 Score: 0 Joined: 11/28/2007 Status: offline The subject pretty much says it all. I took my 98 XLT for inspection and failed. I was told that the parking brake isn't holding the vehicle. Any suggestions? TIA Post #: 1

RE: Failed Inspection(Parking Brake) - 1/28/2008 11:19:03 AM    oldtimer35 Posts: 333 Score: 0 Joined: 11/27/2007 Status: offline Rear disc brakes?  The shoes are on the inside of the rotors. I believe the only adjustment on this system is like adjusting old drum brakes.  There should be an access hole in the back of the backing plate on the bottom.  You can adjust the brakes through the access hole with a spoon adjuster, making sure you don't get it too tight, because backing them off is no fun. (in reply to Coles) Post #: 2

RE: Failed Inspection(Parking Brake) - 2/3/2008 6:39:49 AM    Mulletman Posts: 343 Score: 0 Joined: 6/2/2006 Status: offline I bet the rear parking brake lining has come unbonded and will need new P.Brake shoes installed. _____________________________ (in reply to oldtimer35) Post #: 3

RE: Failed Inspection(Parking Brake) - 2/3/2008 4:29:32 PM    Coles   Posts: 12 Score: 0 Joined: 11/28/2007 Status: offline Do you guys think it would cost me an arm and a leg to get this fixed??? (in reply to Mulletman) Post #: 4

RE: Failed Inspection(Parking Brake) - 2/3/2008 5:05:25 PM    Mulletman Posts: 343 Score: 0 Joined: 6/2/2006 Status: offline Maybe just one testicle. I would guess around $200.00 for total if it is a rear P.brake shoe replacement. _____________________________ (in reply to Coles) Post #: 5

RE: Failed Inspection(Parking Brake) - 2/4/2008 8:07:46 AM    Coles   Posts: 12 Score: 0 Joined: 11/28/2007 Status: offline LOL Thanks (in reply to Mulletman) Post #: 6

RE: Failed Inspection(Parking Brake) - 2/4/2008 12:05:46 PM    oldtimer35 Posts: 333 Score: 0 Joined: 11/27/2007 Status: offline Are you getting any noise from the rear brake area?  This would indicate a lining that has come loose.  Otherwise, adjust them . _____________________________ Too Old to Work, Too Young to Die.......GO fishin' (in reply to Coles) Post #: 7

RE: Failed Inspection(Parking Brake) - 2/8/2008 3:01:36 PM    Coles   Posts: 12 Score: 0 Joined: 11/28/2007 Status: offline Nope, no noise coming from the rear.. (in reply to oldtimer35) Post #: 8

RE: Failed Inspection(Parking Brake) - 2/9/2008 8:32:18 AM    oldtimer35 Posts: 333 Score: 0 Joined: 11/27/2007 Status: offline So, have you tried to adjust the emergency brakes?  Just turn the screw a couple of turns and see if it trys to hold. _____________________________ Too Old to Work, Too Young to Die.......GO fishin' (in reply to Coles) Post #: 9

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