Pete M Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 sounds like it's properly set to me. an inferred temperature gun should be able to check if there's some heat from drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 On 3/31/2018 at 1:27 PM, Virginia said: One question...well, maybe 2. How do I know it's adjusted correctly? I didn't feel any drag when I drove the truck and only needed to push it about 2 clicks for the truck to not move when I gassed it and slowly released the clutch. To do it correctly you should adjust your brake shoes first with a brake spoon using the star wheel on both sides till you can barely hear them dragging inside the drums. Then adjust the e-brake cable to take out any excess slack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 5 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: To do it correctly you should adjust your brake shoes first with a brake spoon using the star wheel on both sides till you can barely hear them dragging inside the drums. Then adjust the e-brake cable to take out any excess slack. Man...I can see your lips moving but..........................................is there English in what you just wrote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 The fool in the video is using a screw driver; a brake spoon is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 5 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: To do it correctly you should adjust your brake shoes first with a brake spoon using the star wheel on both sides till you can barely hear them dragging inside the drums. Then adjust the e-brake cable to take out any excess slack. OK, so I watched a couple of videos. One guy said some of these self adjust either when you put the car in reverse or when you use the emergency brake. On the comanche, I would jack up one side, use a screwdriver or something similar and turn that gear looking thing just until the brake shoes rub against the drum then tighten the threaded rod to take up the slack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 The self-adjusters seldom worked correctly on the XJs/MJs; mine never did on all of them I had. Get the shoes adjusted right manually, then adjust the brake cable (if necessary) so there is no excess slack in the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 36 minutes ago, HOrnbrod said: The fool in the video is using a screw driver; a brake spoon is better. HA...that's the one I watched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 1 hour ago, HOrnbrod said: The self-adjusters seldom worked correctly on the XJs/MJs; mine never did on all of them I had. Get the shoes adjusted right manually, then adjust the brake cable (if necessary) so there is no excess slack in the cable. Will do. Should have time this weekend to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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