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**hatzie** · 11-22-2018, 10:17 AM

Sounds like it's good to go. Deactivating the ABS is really as easy as pulling the fuse so if it gives you any problems I wouldn't hesitate.
If the adjusters are working they should stay the proper distance from the drums as long as you use the parking brake regularly.
In the Northeastern rust country where they do safety inspections it's a good idea to exercise the parking brake often so it doesn't seize up.
I always had manual transmissions til I bought the Impala in 2009. My A1 watercooled VW cars had a reputation for starter activation without the driver or key present. Mine never did it but I never left one parked in gear for that very reason. I got in the habit of using the parking brake every time I parked a vehicle and I still do it. It doesn't make any difference on the newer stuff with rear discs but most drum brakes have the adjustment takeup tied to the parking brake system.

11-22-2018, 10:17 AM	#29
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,916	Re: 1999 8600 gvw brake questions. Sounds like it's good to go. Deactivating the ABS is really as easy as pulling the fuse so if it gives you any problems I wouldn't hesitate. If the adjusters are working they should stay the proper distance from the drums as long as you use the parking brake regularly. In the Northeastern rust country where they do safety inspections it's a good idea to exercise the parking brake often so it doesn't seize up. I always had manual transmissions til I bought the Impala in 2009. My A1 watercooled VW cars had a reputation for starter activation without the driver or key present. Mine never did it but I never left one parked in gear for that very reason. I got in the habit of using the parking brake every time I parked a vehicle and I still do it. It doesn't make any difference on the newer stuff with rear discs but most drum brakes have the adjustment takeup tied to the parking brake system. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.