Parking Brake Repair
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So I am trying to perform this repair, while my radiator is being welded back to health. About 20k miles ago I removed both rear rotors, was a pain in the ***, and they are fused back on there again. So I'm hammering away, I KNOCKED ONE OF THE LUGNUT STUDS inside the rotor. Still can't get the rotor off, I'm going to get a heat torch and see where it goes from there. Does anyone know if the studs are removable or do you have to replace the entire hub?
Edit: They are pressed in studs, but I am figuring a way to press them in without using an actual press.
Edit: They are pressed in studs, but I am figuring a way to press them in without using an actual press.
Last edited by Josiah; 04-23-2008 at 08:09 PM.
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My hubs were really easy to get off. I just took my rubber mallet and whacked a few times around the rotor. I didn't bother taking the entire brake system apart. I used some PB to clean up the levers and springs since they was covered in dirt and some rust. Then I used some spray lube on everything so it moves around better. Still need to road test it for the shakes though. I didn't think about the tension of the lift on the ebrake. I'll have to loosen that up some if I still have the shake.
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Just got hit with this problem and need to dig in to get it fixed, thanks for the write up. I hadn't driven the truck for two weeks and had to really give it some gas to just get moving then it shook like jones'n crackhead to the train station and back.
I'm still under warranty but not interested in having it towed and getting the dealer run around so once again this forum saved me.
I'm still under warranty but not interested in having it towed and getting the dealer run around so once again this forum saved me.
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My driver's side is stuck, and the dealer said I need new pads for both parking brake sides, and a new cable from the front to the rear. They want $600 to do this job. I told them to eff off, because the parts are right at $130, so $470 in labor is a joke. They charge $75/hr., so they're saying this would be a 6.3 hour job, I THINK NOT!
I'll be buying the parts myself, and doing it myself (with more care, I'm sure). Greedy dealers should die a slow death!
I'll be buying the parts myself, and doing it myself (with more care, I'm sure). Greedy dealers should die a slow death!
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THANK YOU TysonsLariat
Thank you TysonsLariat for posting this fix on the parking brake.
My truck is out of warranty and you saved me a lot of time & money.
Both expander cams were rust welded and I followed your advice and it cured the vibration. Plus I can use the parking brake again!
My truck is out of warranty and you saved me a lot of time & money.
Both expander cams were rust welded and I followed your advice and it cured the vibration. Plus I can use the parking brake again!
Last edited by azomite; 03-05-2009 at 09:44 PM. Reason: purge non functioning smiley face
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Ugh! This topic has reminded me of the stupidity of my dealership. I am out of warranty and haven't used my parking brake in over three years. Now I get a clunk in the driveshaft when accelerating after letting off the gas (around 20- 30mph). I'm sure I damaged the tranny from not using the parking brake when parking on hills, etc.
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