Problems with emergency brake

[COBALT]

'99 2WD Tahoe. Hey all - posted this in '88-98 but got lots of views and zero replies so maybe someone here can take a crack at it:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503500

Bottom line: e-brake "popped" after parking the other day. Brake rebuild over a year ago. Not a cable break at either back wheel. Cable is super loose all the way up. Thinking there's a bracket or the adjuster that might have broken. Petal now goes all the way down to the floor and barely engages the shoes.

[clinebarger]

Take off the drums, See if the park brake lever pin came out or the adjuster/park brake link is off.

GM used 2 different drum brake systems on GMT400 1/2 ton truck/SUVs, A 10" leading/trailing-non servo style...........And a 11" Duo-Servo style. Knowing what you have will help.

[COBALT]

Originally Posted by clinebarger

Take off the drums, See if the park brake lever pin came out or the adjuster/park brake link is off.

GM used 2 different drum brake systems on GMT400 1/2 ton truck/SUVs, A 10" leading/trailing-non servo style...........And a 11" Duo-Servo style. Knowing what you have will help.

Read the post - I already pulled the drums and the adjuster/park brake links looks good. Both cables are loose enough from the back of the brake plate to rattle it around even when they're engaged. I'll have to trace the cables up towards the front...