I assume rear brakes need adjusting, I do use the parking brake. The brake fluids are find and there were no leaks. I have tried backing up with no results. This is a 1990 Toyota Camry (DX) a 3S-FEE engine, W/O ABS. How do you adjust brakes or have any other sugestions. PLEASE HELP! Thank You.
2006-08-13 01:44:22 · 10 answers · asked by jamesanderson22 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most modern cars that use rear drum brakes have an automatic system to keep the brake shoes adjusted. Look in your car's manual, but most often you have to back the car up and hit the brakes firmly for the rear brake shoes to self adjust. Really!
If this doesn't work, you'll have to get under the car to adjust the brakes. On the inside of the rear brakes will be a little oval port, usually plugged with a rubber cover. Pop the cover off and there will be a gear-like wheel inside -- this is your brake adjuster. You can use a screwdriver to rotate the gear to adjust the brakes. Both wheels will have this adjusting mechanism and some cars have them at the top and bottom of the brake assembly. As you turn the adjusting gear, spin the tire until the point where the wheel just starts to drag. That is where you want the adjustment to be. It takes a little trial and error to get the hang of it but it's not hard.
Don't forget to put the rubber covers back on the adjusting holes when you're done.
Finally, a low brake pedal could mean that your front brakes are worn. Have you checked them lately?
2006-08-13 01:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleed the system. Make sure all the air is out of the break lines.It will take 2 people to do rite. There is a bleed off "valve" on each wheel. The front, on the calliper, is a small nut that has a beveled tip. Have someone pump up the pedal, 3 times and hold to the floor. Turn valve then tighten. Do that 2-3 times on each wheel, dont forget to check the fluid in the prosses. You should have great breaks then.
2006-08-13 02:08:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
may well be a leaking wheel cylinder. you will no longer see a leak via fact it will basically leak once you press the brake. And all the fluid splashes on the interior yer tire and hub. Brake booster could be undesirable to boot.
2016-11-04 11:54:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your master cylinder has a by-pass {internal leak} have it changed and flush the brake fluid. The primary cup is leaking passed the secondary cup. Any other answers are wrong!
2006-08-13 02:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by rookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pvreditor is correct in what he is telling you,but you also have to release the handbrake adjustment first(its a cable under the car with an adjuster & a nut),then adjust the wheels & then adjust back up the handbrake cable.Do this first or it wont be correct !.
2006-08-13 06:03:37 · answer #5 · answered by sean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need new pads/shoes. If they are worn thin you will not be able to adjust this out and should not try. If this is the case they need to be replaced.
2006-08-13 01:59:46 · answer #6 · answered by wzzrd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when it comes to brakes, I think I wouldnt even try working out how to make them better yourself, these are very important aspect to driving , and has your life and others in jepordy.
I would take your car to your local mechanic to get them to check it out
2006-08-13 01:50:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
back up and pump the brake pedal.
2006-08-13 01:49:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
have them checked by midas or your local trusted auto shop.
2006-08-13 01:50:33 · answer #9 · answered by MRS. A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take it to a mechanic
2006-08-13 01:52:43 · answer #10 · answered by helpme1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋