I changed the brakes 96 cavalier. Last few times I changed them, they worked fine. I just changed them, then took them off and did it again twice. The still arent adjusting correctly, and the ebrake doesnt hold.


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you need to adjust the the tension on the springs with a screwdriver....

...there is a little mechanism in the drum for pushing the pads further out..if you adjust too far the drum won't fit over the pads...so adjust enough so u can still get the drums over the pads.. the mechanism looks like a little hook that sits in a notched wheel...

you can't miss it....then they will be tight. your ebrake should most likely be ok...




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lol...not important but I adjust mine perfectly every time and within 1 week they are un adjusted again...

anyone know if the springs need changing? or is it something worse...

anyone knows lemme know so then I will know... thanks sorry i'm in summer skool my brain is all wack ...heh






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I have the same exact problem, i used a master rebuild kit on them, i replaced everything except for the pads themselves.. i was told the arm that hold the adjuster wheel is not belt at the right angle and even after i bent it to where it is holding for sure, they wont stay adjusted...when you come to rolling stop like to a stop sign, pull your ebrake as you push your brake pedal, does the rear of your car suck down? my rear brakes work as long as i pull my ebrake as i stop. anyone have any idea?