Hello
Does anyone know how to adjust the Rear drum Brakes on a 1993 Ford Festiva?
I'm replacing the drums but I can't figure out how to adjust the brakes. There isn't a adjusting wheel or screw to be found.
2006-11-18 12:09:59 · 6 answers · asked by Bman 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
There is no manual adjustment, they are self adjusting. After you put everything back together, work the emergency brake several times to activate the adjusters.
2006-11-18 22:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by bobby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no wheel so you can't do it. When the drum is put back on and the brakes are pressed, when the brakes open up too much the adjuster adjusts itself.
Install the shoes, put the drums on, then press the brakes slowly about 5 times and it should adjust itself.
2006-11-18 13:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most drum brakes are self adjusting these days. After new pads/drums are installed working the parking brake lever 10 times or so should do it, but I'd check a manual to be sure.
2006-11-18 12:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1993 Ford Festiva
2016-09-28 06:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some drum brakes are adjusted by backing up and applying the brakes, doing this several times
2006-11-18 13:04:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is none. Just reasemble with new parts and let 'er rip.
2006-11-18 12:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋