replaced rear brakes, some advise needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kikkegek · 04-07-2011, 02:50 AM

hi guys,

last night I replaced the rear brake pads and cilinders on my K20.

The brake drums looked fine, so no worries there.

Everytyhing went pretty smooth, but two things:
- the selfadjuster arm doenst seem to push against the wheel on the right rear side
- and the brakepedal seems to have a longer path then before

We have bleeded the brake system and completely replaced the brake fluid.
I stopped on the way home to adjust the adjusters by hand. I noticed that the left side did make the clicking sound when adjusting and the right side didnt.

Also the left side I was able to open up the adjuster less then half an inch and the right side needed about an inch or inch and a half.

1. Is that normal that the sides are different in amount of adjusting?

2. is it OK if the adjuster doesnt click on the right side when adjusting the brake?

3. is it OK for the brake pedal to have a longer brake path now?

The car seems to brake OK, although I am a little scared to really brake very hard at this time...

some advise would be nice!

motornut · 04-12-2011, 07:56 AM

if the ajusters are loose and set up right
a quick back up and hard brake will ajust the rears
fwd and back a couple of times should help bring the pedal up

kikkegek · 04-12-2011, 01:42 PM

alrighty, thanks man! I'll do that!

I can always count on you for some reply/info! appreciate it!

motornut · 04-12-2011, 02:45 PM

The height of the pedal relates to the rear shoes, not fluid or front pads
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Gyawo · 04-12-2011, 09:13 PM

Did you back off the park brake adjustment before adjusting the shoes and then readjust the park brake afterwards?

04-07-2011, 02:50 AM	#1
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	replaced rear brakes, some advise needed hi guys, last night I replaced the rear brake pads and cilinders on my K20. The brake drums looked fine, so no worries there. Everytyhing went pretty smooth, but two things: - the selfadjuster arm doenst seem to push against the wheel on the right rear side - and the brakepedal seems to have a longer path then before We have bleeded the brake system and completely replaced the brake fluid. I stopped on the way home to adjust the adjusters by hand. I noticed that the left side did make the clicking sound when adjusting and the right side didnt. Also the left side I was able to open up the adjuster less then half an inch and the right side needed about an inch or inch and a half. 1. Is that normal that the sides are different in amount of adjusting? 2. is it OK if the adjuster doesnt click on the right side when adjusting the brake? 3. is it OK for the brake pedal to have a longer brake path now? The car seems to brake OK, although I am a little scared to really brake very hard at this time... some advise would be nice! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

04-12-2011, 07:56 AM	#2
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: replaced rear brakes, some advise needed if the ajusters are loose and set up right a quick back up and hard brake will ajust the rears fwd and back a couple of times should help bring the pedal up __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-12-2011, 01:42 PM	#3
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: replaced rear brakes, some advise needed alrighty, thanks man! I'll do that! I can always count on you for some reply/info! appreciate it! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

04-12-2011, 02:45 PM	#4
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: replaced rear brakes, some advise needed The height of the pedal relates to the rear shoes, not fluid or front pads Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-12-2011, 09:13 PM	#5
Gyawo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 165	Re: replaced rear brakes, some advise needed Did you back off the park brake adjustment before adjusting the shoes and then readjust the park brake afterwards?



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