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1998 Hyundai Elantra emergency break

1998 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RUNNER9604
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i have changed to rear breaks on my 98 hyundai elantra, now that i have my breaks all done the emergency break will not hold the car. Is their a way to tightn the emergency up? the drums go on the car with a snug fit.
Aug 28, 2008 at 2:01 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there you should back off the park brake until cable is fully loose and then do the shoe adjustment first, then adjust the park brake , to access it you may have to remove the center console. See pic for view of adjuster. Mark (mhpautos)


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Feb 25, 2021 at 3:20 AM
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