On Jul 26, 9:27 pm, "PhilO" <ph...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Lawernce" <lt36...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > I'm assuming the hand brake cable is OK because it takes pressure to
apply
> > it. I tried checking the drum brakes but I can't remove the phillips
> > scews in the drums. Any suggestions?
>
> This is getting scary ...where did you find philips screws to begin
with?
> You are obviousllly over your head with this , the cable on the
handbrake
> will stretch even if the brakes are already locked in place. Try another
> newsgroup that is frequented a bit more , a general automobile
newsgroup.
> The problem you have is not Kia specific so any car newsgroup will do ,
> don't do anything else till you really know what you are doing !
Someone is over their head here and it's not the OP, there are philips
screws holding the drums on. Best way to get them off is to get an
impact driver:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Mechanics+Tools&pid=00947641000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Automotive+Specialty+Tools&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
Had this same problem on my van, try tapping on the drums with a
rubber mallet. With mine I had to back up a few feet, and it let go
finally. You could break something doing that, so try at your own
risk. I ended up adjusting the equalizers for the ebrake to get the
pedal travel inside the car back within spec. To find the spec for
your car, try www.kiatechinfo.com. Should have some good diagrams
there too.
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