Adjust kj emergency brake

[towpro]

Just replace all the emergency brake shoes and hardware, also new rotors.

I turned adjuster until it got hear to turn (to seat shoes) than backed it off 10 clicks (1 click is 1 tooth on adjuster wheel.).

Did I back it off enough? Rotor spins free.

 

[kejobe]

Someone who knows will probably chime in because I can't say. I got rid of my e-brake shoes. Less BS goin on back there and the cables where froze anyway.

I'd say that as long as the rotors spin free, the handle feels good to you, and it holds, it should be good.

 

[krisP]

yep, as long as the shoes arent dragging and the ebrake engages and releases well, youre good

 

[towpro]

It's all together, and 10 clicks was too much. Next time inside I will tighten it up some

 

[uss2defiant]

I remember tjkj2000 said 3 clicks on the Handle to fully engaged the parking brake. If my memory serves me right

 

[Renedave]

It's all together, and 10 clicks was too much. Next time inside I will tighten it up some

Yeah, 10 clicks is way too much. I'd say go in five and tweak from there.

 

[LibertyTC]

3 clicks would be very good for the sloppy KJ handle slack adjuster.
The proper way to adjust is in N with the tires on, up on lift, or jack stands on rear diff, with front wheels blocked.
Remove the external rubber back plate boot, spin tires and then turn adjuster until just the slightest of resistance is felt, the back it off one or two clicks, until no drag.
Sometimes there is lots of slack in adjuster cable as well, use the screwdriver trick show in post #5...
Link: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/parking-brake-59898/