2002 GMC Sierra Adjusting the parking brake shoes

2002 GMC SIERRA
11,500 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PATRICKBANCROFT
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I am replacing the rear brakes on a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup and I need to adjstu the parking brake shoes. Is there a trick to turning the star adjuster wheel?>
Jul 22, 2010 at 3:05 PM
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HMAC300
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there's no trick, just make sure the plug is out on the backing plate and either use the brake adjusting tool or you can do it with a screwdriver as well but not as easy.
Jul 23, 2010 at 10:03 AM
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