how to adjust front disc brakes and adjust hand brake

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SCOTT HOT ROD
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1998 civic coupe EX 91,000 miles 4-cyl. standard engine size.

1. I had new rotors installed on front. The mechanic left the original pads and did not replace them. Is there a way to adjust the brakes to get better peddle feel when I apply the brakes or do I need new pads if the peddle goes to low?

2.How do I adust the hand brake?

Thank you-----Scott
Oct 12, 2007 at 5:30 PM
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CHEVY22
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hey scott you tech should have replaced the pads too they are fairly cheap and just good measure to ensure a good pedal , if they were just done it may take some time to seat properly , as far as the rear , the best way to do it is jack the car up remove the wheels and drums , clean the shoes and drums with brake cleaner .with the drums off you will see the adjuster , replace the drum remove the plug from the rear backing plate which will expose the adjuster . adjust the brakes while moving the drum to assure they arent too tight and your done , takes about 1/2 hour on the ground

jim
Oct 12, 2007 at 5:37 PM