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1998 Chevy truck brake question Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Truck Repair>> Truck Repair Advice dplantz Novice May 9, 2005, 1:00 PM Post #1 of 5 (14013 views) 1998 Chevy truck brake question Sign In I have a 98 Silverado with the leading /trailing type drum brakes I replaced both the rear master cylinders, but am stuck on how the brake adjusters go on. The part underneath this that contains the star wheel... Is that "lever" suppossed to face to the front or the rear? If I put it to the front, then the lever for the brake adjuster rests on it sort of like a support but then it never comes in contact with the star wheel. I put it to the back, but now it seems the adjuster is real easy to flop away from the star wheel. If I push it onto one of the cogs it seems to hold OK, but it just dont look right. I have never messed with this type, usually the self-adjusters are at the bottom of the shoes, and on this one they are on the top. My Haynes manual just does not have any decent detail on this, please help. motorheadII User May 10, 2005, 1:25 AM Post #2 of 5 (13985 views) Re: 1998 Chevy truck brake question Sign In If memory serves, the left adjuster lever goes on the front shoe, the right to the rear. Attaching the spring holds the lever to the star wheel to effect advancement when brakes are applied. Understand the mechanism, think it through, and you should be ok. dplantz Novice May 10, 2005, 7:01 AM Post #3 of 5 (13979 views) Re: 1998 Chevy truck brake question Sign In I figured it out. I was putting the spring on wrong that holds the adjuster in place. I needed to hook it on the INSIDE of the lever and not thru the outside as I had been. Once I reversed it, it held itself fine against the star wheel.... Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 10, 2005, 10:53 AM Post #4 of 5 (13975 views) Re: 1998 Chevy truck brake question Sign In To add- As they break in (No Pun) find a safe place to do hard back up stops as they should self adjust. If they are working (adjusters) you'll notice a better brake feel after doing that PS: Wear a face mask while doing this or folks may think your crazy and recogize you!! dplantz Novice May 10, 2005, 1:28 PM Post #5 of 5 (13969 views) Re: 1998 Chevy truck brake question Sign In here is a diagram I found on the web that may help someone else out someday. Attachments: rear brakes.pdf (83.6 KB)   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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