another_clean_sheet Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago I am curious about the necessary adjustments for the brake shoes. I can manually rotate the wheel till the seventh click on the handbrake. It will be secured at that juncture. However, it will not secure the vehicle on a steep incline. Nine clicks would be necessary on a hill. Must I make additional adjustments? I positioned it somewhat closer, but this caused the wheel to rotate less readily by hand. The wheel would almost instantaneously cease rotation when being turned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rab60bit88 Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Adjusting the drum brake star adjuster wheel to the specified parameters should result in the handbrake achieving 2-3 clicks. My adjuster does not function as it is supposed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coolguy Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Did you also modify the cable at the lever end, beneath the centre console? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another_clean_sheet Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago Indeed, it was modified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another_clean_sheet Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago I secured the star adjuster until the rotor was immobilised and then loosened it slightly. Attach the wheel and engage the handbrake to the fourth click, then manually rotate the wheel. I modified it till the fourth click secured the wheel, rendering it immovable by hand. This caused the brake shoes to excessively contact the rotors, inhibiting rotation by more than 25% of a full turn. It felt inappropriate, so I adjusted it more. The wheel operates more efficiently with a degree of resistance. However, the brake will not secure the wheel until the seventh click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lion Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago The recommended number of clicks for a North American Corolla is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another_clean_sheet Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago I assume it is acceptable for the car to halt on an incline with 9 clicks? Perhaps I can further modify my position to avoid reaching the top limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolguy Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Years ago, I discovered a method on this site for changing the rear brakes, which always results in the parking brake being set to approximately three clicks. It was excessively elevated. The rear wheels do not engage the parking brake whatsoever. Continuously modify the star wheel adjuster within the drum till the rear wheel, with the shoes only in contact with the drum, rotates around 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 revolutions before coming to a halt. At this juncture, the parking brake typically requires approximately three clicks for optimal functionality, and I have never needed to modify it, provided the rear brake shoes are well maintained. Theoretically, I could neglect the parking brake setting, but I have never encountered a problem. Three clicks are acceptable; however, if six to nine clicks are effective, that is also satisfactory to me. I consistently utilise the parking brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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