changed rear pads, now ebrake has no tension/doesnt work
09-25-2005, 09:06 PM
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changed rear pads, now ebrake has no tension/doesnt work
i changed the rear pads on my t/a, now I need to pull the ebrake skyhigh for it to engage even the slightest. wtf did I do wrong and how do I fix? its sitting with one wheel off in the dark 
09-25-2005, 09:31 PM
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Re: changed rear pads, now ebrake has no tension/doesnt work
You compressed the caliper pistons when you installed the new pads; start the engine and pump the brake pedal several times to bring the pistons back into position. This should cure your e-brake issue.
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