Rear brake adjustment - 99 Corolla CE

[modestobulldog]

I was studying my Haynes manual in anticipation of replacing my rear brakes. I could not find out how to adjust the rear brakes when done. It did mention that they are self adjusting via the parking brake. How do I take up the slack when done?

[thrustangle]

Rotate the starwheel until the drum has a considerable drag to it when spun by hand. On some models, you'll have a plugged hole on the face of the drum that you can fit a brake spoon or flathead screwdriver through to adjust the starwheel with the drum on. I just rotate the starwheel until the drum fits snugly and takes some monir effort to turn by hand. But don't go too far!

[modestobulldog]

Originally Posted by thrustangle

Rotate the starwheel until the drum has a considerable drag to it when spun by hand. On some models, you'll have a plugged hole on the face of the drum that you can fit a brake spoon or flathead screwdriver through to adjust the starwheel with the drum on. I just rotate the starwheel until the drum fits snugly and takes some monir effort to turn by hand. But don't go too far!

Awesome Angle, thanks for your help!

[modestobulldog]

Originally Posted by modestobulldog

It did mention that they are self adjusting via the parking brake.

Is this how the brakes are adjusted on an ongoing basis? If so, I guess I should set the brake every time I park.

[diver9000]

You dont need to set the parking brake everytime. The E brake is used for convenience when you only need minor adjustments on the rear brakes. If you want to use your E brake everytime you park it wont hurt anything but it isnt necessary.