Parking brake problem

Ian_Olivas · Nov 13, 2016

So I changed out my parking brake pads on my 02 1500 and it's still not holding in drive and my pedal goes all the way to the floor. Is this normal? Also I tried adjusting the cable and I'm pretty sure it's as tight as it could get. Any suggestions to tighten it up some more to get it to hold in drive will help. Oh also so I don't have to make another thread my truck sitting in idle, the rpms are moving alot. Don't they need to verify steady and sit still or not jump up and down 500 every second?

Bullitt5339 · Nov 13, 2016

Did you try turning the adjuster to get the pads closer to the rotor surface? That would be the first thing I looked at. It's the same as setting up old drum brakes. Turn the star wheel until it stops you from turning the rotor and then back it off a couple clicks.

Ian_Olivas · Nov 13, 2016

Bullitt5339 said:
Did you try turning the adjuster to get the pads closer to the rotor surface? That would be the first thing I looked at. It's the same as setting up old drum brakes. Turn the star wheel until it stops you from turning the rotor and then back it off a couple clicks.

We adjusted it to where we it was giving resistance to the rotor when we put it on and off and it's still not holding, but is it normal for the park brake pedal to hit the Floor?

Bullitt5339 · Nov 13, 2016

Mine doesn't go anywhere near the floor. Check the actuators to make sure that they are actually moving. They're known to rust up and keep the brakes from engaging.

Ian_Olivas · Nov 14, 2016

Bullitt5339 said:
Mine doesn't go anywhere near the floor. Check the actuators to make sure that they are actually moving. They're known to rust up and keep the brakes from engaging.

They move and everything functionseems properly, it's more like the cable is long. And the pads expand too

bulrid8 · Nov 14, 2016

Check your cables under the truck. Look for loose one. Should be an adjuster for them.

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