im trying to pass lights and brake inspection. the car keeps failing because they are saying the emergency brake needs to be adjusted. how do you adjust self adjusting brakes?

Asked by Kathy Oct 29, 2016 at 05:08 PM about the 1999 Toyota Avalon 4 Dr XL Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I keep being told my emergency  brake needs to be adjusted .  I was told this
is a self adjusting emergency brake.   How do I adust parking brake?

1 Answer

You should check a repair manual but there are probably two adjustments possible. The cable should have an adjustment and if the e-brake is rear drums then the brake shoes can be adjusted. It is also possible that there is an adjustment at the brake lever. This video might help you ----- http://www.ask.com/youtube? q=1999+toyota+avalon+emergency+brake+diagram&v=S_mg_C14 ySI&qsrc=472

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