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1998 Chrysler Cirrus rear brake problem!!
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nards01
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Jan 16, 2010, 9:53 PM
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1998 Chrysler Cirrus rear brake problem!!
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I replaced the rear brake shoes on my 1998 Chry. Cirrus. But, I can't get the new drums over the brake shoes. The manual says to adjust the self adjusters by using a screwdriver to move the quadrant which is notched. But, they have to be accessed through a hole in the back of the brake plate. I have so far found this to be impossible. Any suggestions - PLEASE??
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(This post was edited by Sidom on Jan 16, 2010, 10:13 PM)
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Sidom
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Jan 16, 2010, 10:18 PM
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Re: 1998 Chrysler Cirrus rear brake problem!!
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That has a rachet style adjuster. Once the shoes are in place you can insert a little screwdriver between the gears and "help" the shoes together to make sure the adjuster is at it's lowest position. Also you want to make sure the park brk arms are all the way back, some times the cables can bind & keep the arms partially activated.
Lastly, you don't see it too often but on some of the cheaper shoes, the lining are just a little thicker that OE, so if you put on new drums & shoes.......it doesn't fit.........The quick fix is a cut on the drum or sand the shoes...........
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nards01
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Jan 17, 2010, 9:43 AM
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Re: 1998 Chrysler Cirrus rear brake problem!!
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FYI I had my friend come over and he solved the problem without monkeying with the self adjusters (on this car they are a nightmare to reach). He brought a long clamp and we positioned it across the wheel hub onto the brake shoes with small wood blocks to prevent damage. I opened the master cylinder and he slowly tightened the clamp on the brake shoes. We waited a few minutes and tightened it more. He was then able, with use of a mallet, to tap the drum on. Needed to do this on both sides. Once we got the drums and wheels back on I backed it down the driveway. At first it made some rubbing noise. But once I drove it up our street and pumped the brakes many times (I also did it while in reverse) it adjusted and the noise ceased. It appears that the job is now successfully done !!!! Hope this helps someone else who encounters a similar problem. But, I'm not sure how many of these lousy Cirrus cars there out there anymore since they stopped making them in 1999 or 2000 I think. This car is not made for the long haul - trust me!!!!
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Sidom
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Jan 17, 2010, 10:05 AM
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Re: 1998 Chrysler Cirrus rear brake problem!!
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Well sounds like you got it, good job.
Sounded like the adjusters were too far out and you got them retracted. They use those systems on more than just Cirrus's. If this was the 1st time you've down one, then I'm sure it was a PITA but it's a good system and actually adjusts up better than the star wheel type adjuster. With the star wheel if the screw got dirty or cable stretched they wouldn't adjust. With the ratchet adjuster as the shoe wears the adjuster ratchets out to compensate.........
After you do a few of them you'll like em and know just how to release the ratchet with a quick flick of a screwdriver or probe. It's one of those things you just have to do & is very hard to explain without being there..........
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murfsurf2u
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Jul 14, 2015, 4:48 PM
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Re: 1998 Chrysler Cirrus rear brake problem!!
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I had the same issue, but I noticed that the brake cylinder has the two silver pistons which press the tops of the brake pads, and both sides of the cylinder had the piston extended, so the solution was to take off the shoes, put a C clamp over the brake cylinder and slowly tighten the pistons in, you might have to reverse the c clamp to ensure 1 side doesnt get pressed in too far into the rubber boots. in this way the drum will fit over the shoes easily. it also helps to compare to other rear wheel if u get confused about spring locations etc. good luck
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Hammer Time
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Jul 14, 2015, 5:50 PM
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Re: 1998 Chrysler Cirrus rear brake problem!!
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This is a 5 year old thread.
Please don't post to anything older than a couple months.
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