Terios drum rear brakes

2009 DAIHATSU TERIOS
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD
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DAAN721
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Does my Terios 2009 4WD with rear drum brakes need brake adjustment or is it self-adjusting ?
Mar 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Rear drum brakes are self adjusting. However if the handbrake cables are adjusted too tight, then the self adjusting mechanism would not work. Ensure you have some free travel of the handbrake lever.
Mar 17, 2011 at 7:26 PM
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