Can a broken parking brake cause a Firebird to stop?
The older style parking brake assemblies use the same brake pads as the regular rear brake, so wear is taken care of by a normal pad change. The mechanism is fairly reliable and rarely needs adjustment; however, a worn finger end of the parking brake lever mechanism or a broken spring can leave you with a faulty parking brake.
How much does a Firebird rear drum brake cost?
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What to do if your parking brake light goes out?
Before you even get started, check to ensure the parking brake handle is in the completely lowered position. Remove the center console. Turn the key to the “on” position. Disconnect the parking brake switch (Figure 3). If the light goes out, the switch is bad and needs replaced.
How do you replace the brake shoe on a Camaro Firebird?
Brake shoe removal. To lubricate the star adjuster, work the brake lever on the backside of the backing plate back and forth, then push out the tappets. Remove the tappets and pin. Clean all components in brake parts cleaner and lubricate at points 1, 2, and 3 with a silicone-based grease before reassembling.
The older style parking brake assemblies use the same brake pads as the regular rear brake, so wear is taken care of by a normal pad change. The mechanism is fairly reliable and rarely needs adjustment; however, a worn finger end of the parking brake lever mechanism or a broken spring can leave you with a faulty parking brake.
1967 – 1979 Rear Drum Brake Backing Plate Bolt-In Studs 2pc. Our Price: $16.95 Our Price: $16.95 Our Price: $16.95 Our Price: $16.95
Brake shoe removal. To lubricate the star adjuster, work the brake lever on the backside of the backing plate back and forth, then push out the tappets. Remove the tappets and pin. Clean all components in brake parts cleaner and lubricate at points 1, 2, and 3 with a silicone-based grease before reassembling.
Why is my brake light on in my Camaro?
This article applies to the Camaro and Firebird (1994-2002). You look at your dash and realize the brake light is showing red on the dash. This leaves you to wondering what exactly could that mean. There are potentially three different brake related lights which might illuminate while operating your vehicle.
How do you replace the parking brake on a Camaro?
When applied, the parking brake shoes move outward against the rotor hat and function similarly to a brake drum setup. In order to access the brake shoes and adjuster mechanisms, the brake rotors and calipers must be removed. For information on removing the brake calipers and rotors, see How to Replace Brake Pads/Calipers/Rotors. Figure 2.