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Default How to adjust parking brake, '02 2WD

Can someone post a step-by-step on how to adjust the parking break on and '02, 2WD, 4.7L V8 Tundra? No special problems, but with about 50k miles, it needs tightening due to usage....OK, I've started off from the driveway a couple of times with the partking brake still set.
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Default Re: How to adjust parking brake, '02 2WD

Every time you set your parking brake it adjusts it's self, or it supposed to. When a parking brake goes out of adjustment it can mean it is time to replace the back brakes. 50K is low miles for back brakes. On the brake backing plate there is a small rubber plug. Remove the plug this gives you access to the star adjuster. With the wheel off the ground , use a flat screw driver to spoon up the adjuster. they make a tool called a brake spoon but i have just used a screw driver. Adjust it out until you feel the brakes putting drag on the wheel as you spin it.
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Default Re: How to adjust parking brake, '02 2WD

Put it in reverse and drive backwards, stopping the truck with only the parking brake. Come to a complete stop. Release the parking brake. Repeat. Do it 4-6 times in a row. See if that doesn't take care of it.
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Default Re: How to adjust parking brake, '02 2WD

the above two post are accurate. would suggest reading something with pics before you give it a go.
note: DO NOT ADJUST THE CABLES. yspert
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Default Re: How to adjust parking brake, '02 2WD

Correct don't adjust your parking brake!
Check the rear brake shoes, make sure they are in good condition. Clean them and then adjust the shoes. Search here in the brake forum you will find lots on information on adjusting the rear brakes. Your pedal will be better and the parking brake will work fine.
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