ho to tighten e brake cable?
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Umm...
...I know that they're both right as methods to doing the job...one involves a much simpler approach, that almost anyone can do while on the ground, and one which requires more tools, ramps, creeping under the car, etc.
Why slam the guy for trying to help with a simple procedure which works?
No, it's not the procedure used at the dealership...but then again, if the OP wanted it done that way, they'd go have it done.
...I know that they're both right as methods to doing the job...one involves a much simpler approach, that almost anyone can do while on the ground, and one which requires more tools, ramps, creeping under the car, etc.
Why slam the guy for trying to help with a simple procedure which works?
No, it's not the procedure used at the dealership...but then again, if the OP wanted it done that way, they'd go have it done.
In my mind it makes more sense to adjust it at the wheel instead only because I've seen other cars(none Subaru) with the ebrake adjusted that way and it did nothing.
I wasn't slamming the guy I just told him to chill out. I mistook him for someone else that I thought over reacts.
Since you have access to the manuals at work can you inform us of the method that SOA documented as the "correct" way?
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how much do the stealerships usually charge? I'm going in tomorrow for a free oil change, but I'm also trying to save money (hence why I'm going to the stealership for a free oil change instead of $40 for everything myself)
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This is moderately effective. It helps a little. But the right way is under the car.
On the rear backing plates, there is a rubber grommet shaped like a pill on the lower half of the plate. Remove the grommet using a flat head screwdriver. Grab a flashlight, and you will see an arrow next the hole indicating which direction for tightening. Use the flat head move the barrel adjuster inside the housing. 2-3 clicks usually does the job. Repeat process on the other side. Check e-brake before dialing in too much. Replace plugs and you should be good to go.
-Kevin
On the rear backing plates, there is a rubber grommet shaped like a pill on the lower half of the plate. Remove the grommet using a flat head screwdriver. Grab a flashlight, and you will see an arrow next the hole indicating which direction for tightening. Use the flat head move the barrel adjuster inside the housing. 2-3 clicks usually does the job. Repeat process on the other side. Check e-brake before dialing in too much. Replace plugs and you should be good to go.
-Kevin
That's the way I've always adjusted the parking brake/e-brake. Now when inside the cabin/console, I adjust the lever for the amount of travel I want it at.
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